Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

This cheesy baked casserole uses cauliflower in place of noodles so you can enjoy a decadent dish with fewer calories!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ⅓ cup chopped blanched almonds
• ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
• 1 cooking spray
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 cups low-fat sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with 2 tablespoons salt. Add cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and place between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer cauliflower to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Combine, cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir cheese mixture into the bowl with the cooked cauliflower and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Spoon Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with an oven-proof lid or aluminum foil.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat and add almonds. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Sprinkle almonds on top of cheesy cauliflower bake and return to the oven for 10 minutes more.