Cauliflower Bean Casserole

Cauliflower, green beans, and bacon are tossed with a buttery sauce and topped with grated mozzarella cheese for a rich and creamy side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
• 1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut in half crosswise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cauliflower until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Add green beans; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 4

Cook and stir onion in the skillet with bacon grease over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Mix cauliflower, green beans, bacon, and onion together in a casserole dish.

Step 6

Stir butter and mayonnaise together in a bowl; pour over cauliflower mixture. Stir to coat; top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 20 minutes.