Nany's Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Health score
7%
Nany's Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
15 min.
8
495kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than Nanny's Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole! This mouthwatering recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and serves 8 people, making it perfect for any occasion. With a rich and creamy sauce, tender steamed cauliflower, and a crunchy cracker topping, this casserole is a delightful blend of textures and flavors.

Packed with 495 calories per serving, Nanny's Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole offers a balanced caloric breakdown of 8.01% protein, 75.51% fat, and 16.48% carbs. It's the ideal dish for those seeking a comforting and hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients: half a cup of butter, one large head of steamed cauliflower, a 12-fluid-ounce can of evaporated milk, one cup of mayonnaise, four ounces of saltine crackers, and one cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. With the help of a bowl, frying pan, saucepan, oven, whisk, and casserole dish, you'll be on your way to a heavenly casserole in no time.

So why wait? Dive into Nanny's Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole and indulge in a scrumptious, crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to become a new family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • large head cauliflower steamed
  • 12 fluid ounce evaporated milk canned
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • ounces saltines 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • casserole dish
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
  2. Crumble salted crackers into a small bowl and mash them with butter until soft.
  3. Place steamed cauliflower into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  4. In small saucepan, combine milk and mayonnaise with wire whisk. Bring the mixture to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in cheese until melted.
  6. Pour this sauce over the cauliflower. Crumble the butter and cracker mixture over the cheese and cauliflower.
  7. Place the casserole into the preheated oven and broil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories495kcal
Protein8.01%
Fat75.51%
Carbs16.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.88
Glycemic Load
1.17
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.960869322652%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:495.13kcal
24.76%
Fat:42.12g
64.81%
Saturated Fat:15.69g
98.04%
Carbohydrates:20.67g
6.89%
Net Carbohydrates:18.18g
6.61%
Sugar:6.86g
7.62%
Cholesterol:69.25mg
23.08%
Sodium:573.3mg
24.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.06g
20.12%
Vitamin K:67.11µg
63.92%
Vitamin C:51.45mg
62.37%
Calcium:247.07mg
24.71%
Phosphorus:224.68mg
22.47%
Folate:87.18µg
21.8%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.27%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.38%
Potassium:489.77mg
13.99%
Vitamin A:620.43IU
12.41%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.03%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.73%
Selenium:7.89µg
11.28%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.14%
Fiber:2.5g
9.99%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.64%
Magnesium:34.03mg
8.51%
Iron:1.4mg
7.77%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.72%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.85%
Copper:0.08mg
3.89%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.23%
Source:Allrecipes