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🧀 Cheesy & Creamy Cauliflower Casserole – The Ultimate Comfort Dish!

Rich, cheesy comfort in every bite!

Baked Goods & Pasta Dishes 🥖🍕

🔥 Golden, bubbly, and loaded with flavor! 🧀🍽️

Tender cauliflower, flavorful ground meat, spiced rice, and loads of melted cheese—all baked to golden perfection.

This creamy, cheesy cauliflower casserole is the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a holiday gathering. It’s packed with flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress.

Let’s get cooking!

Creamy and cheesy cauliflower casserole in a baking dish with a golden brown top.

🏆 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor – A guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Simple ingredients, BIG taste – No complicated steps, just comforting goodness.

Make-ahead friendly – Perfect for meal prep or special occasions.

Vegetable-packed – Cauliflower never tasted this good!

Great for leftovers – Even better the next day!

Ingredients for cheesy and creamy cauliflower casserole: fresh cauliflower, ground meat, large block of cheese, sour cream, onions, garlic, parsley, rice, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and spices arranged neatly on a kitchen countertop.

🍽️ Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground pork
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 160 g (0.8 cups) rice
  • 600 ml (2.5 cups) sour cream
  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 bay leaf

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Cauliflower

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets.
  • Boil in lightly salted water for 10 minutes until tender.
  • Drain well and set aside—don’t rinse!

2️⃣ Cook the Rice

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a pot.
  • Add the rice and toast it until lightly golden.
  • Pour in twice the amount of water as rice.
  • Season with 1 tsp salt, black pepper, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, and chopped parsley.
  • Cover and cook until the water is fully absorbed.

3️⃣ Make the Savory Meat Filling

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic.
  • Stir in ground pork and cook until lightly browned.
  • Season with 1 tsp salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika.
  • Pour in 200 ml water, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates.

4️⃣ Combine the Meat & Rice

  • Mix the cooked rice with the seasoned meat mixture.
  • Taste & adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Cook everything together for another 10 minutes.

5️⃣ Assemble the Casserole

  • In a greased baking dish, layer as follows:
  • 1st layer: Cauliflower, sour cream, meat-rice mixture, shredded cheese.
  • 2nd layer: Remaining cauliflower, sour cream, and the rest of the shredded cheese.

6️⃣ Bake to Perfection

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted & golden brown.

7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

  • Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing—it holds together better!
  • Dig in while it’s warm and gooey! 😍

🍽️ Best Ways to Serve This Casserole

With a crisp green salad – A fresh contrast to the creamy, cheesy goodness. 🥗

With garlic bread – Because extra carbs = extra happiness. 🥖

With a dollop of extra sour cream – If you love it extra creamy! 😋

🔎 Pro Tips & Variations

🔹 Want more flavor? Try adding grated Parmesan to the cheese mix.

🔹 Make it vegetarian! Swap the meat for mushrooms, spinach, or lentils.

🔹 Love spice? Add a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika.

🔹 No pork? Use ground turkey or beef instead.

🔹 Meal prep friendly! This dish reheats beautifully the next day.

❓ Poll: What’s Your Favorite Type of Casserole?

🧀 Cheesy & creamy – Give me all the melted cheese!

🥦 Veggie-packed – More greens, please!

🍖 Meat-filled – I love a hearty, protein-packed meal!

🔥 Spicy & bold – A little heat never hurts!

(Vote in the comments below!)

🔥 Final Thoughts

This Cheesy & Creamy Cauliflower Casserole is comfort food done right. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner, holiday feast, or just because you love cheese, this dish is always a winner!

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