Description
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that combines the creamy goodness of cheese with nutritious vegetables. It’s a hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower (or 1 bag of frozen cauliflower rice)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted beef broth (optional)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- If using fresh cauliflower, sauté it in a separate pan for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. If using frozen, steam or microwave it according to package directions, then sauté briefly.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the milk (or broth), minced garlic, onion powder, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked ground beef, sautéed cauliflower rice, and tender-crisp broccoli to the creamy sauce. Stir in about two-thirds of the grated cheese until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole, Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole, Comfort Food