Potato and Cauliflower Casserole

Vegetarian
Health score
9%
Potato and Cauliflower Casserole
45 min.
6
388kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and versatile vegetarian side dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouthwatering Potato and Cauliflower Casserole! Perfect for serving as an antipasti, starter, snack, or alongside your favorite main course, this casserole is a delightful blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and tender, flavorful vegetables. With a prep time of just 45 minutes and serving six, it's an ideal choice for any gathering or family dinner.

This delectable casserole boasts a rich, homemade cream sauce that's thickened with all-purpose flour and generously seasoned with salt and pepper. The sauce is then generously poured over a bed of perfectly cooked potatoes and cauliflower florets, before being topped with an irresistible layer of shredded Swiss cheese. The result? A heavenly side dish that's as comforting as it is crowd-pleasing.

With a balanced caloric breakdown featuring protein, fat, and carbs, this Potato and Cauliflower Casserole is not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary needs. So why not give this easy-to-make, vegetarian delight a try and enjoy a heartwarming, satisfying side that's sure to become a staple in your recipe collection?

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • head cauliflower cut into florets
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • large potatoes peeled chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cup swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • casserole dish
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  2. In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes 10 minutes, or until tender but still firm.
  3. Drain, and set aside.
  4. In a pot, place the cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam 5 minutes, until tender but still firm. Set aside.
  5. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in the flour. Gradually stir in the heavy cream until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, and mix in 1/2 cup Swiss cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Arrange the potatoes and cauliflower in the prepared casserole dish.
  8. Pour the cream sauce over the potatoes and cauliflower, and sprinkle with the remaining Swiss cheese.
  9. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein10.79%
Fat58.63%
Carbs30.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.63
Glycemic Load
18.78
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.529565168464%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
1.33mg
Quercetin
1.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.11kcal
19.41%
Fat:25.99g
39.99%
Saturated Fat:16.16g
101%
Carbohydrates:30.5g
10.17%
Net Carbohydrates:25.78g
9.37%
Sugar:3.96g
4.4%
Cholesterol:76.61mg
25.54%
Sodium:319.02mg
13.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.76g
21.52%
Vitamin C:70.66mg
85.65%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.38%
Potassium:860.57mg
24.59%
Phosphorus:244.33mg
24.43%
Calcium:224.59mg
22.46%
Folate:84.58µg
21.15%
Fiber:4.72g
18.9%
Vitamin K:19.21µg
18.3%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.21%
Vitamin A:909.89IU
18.2%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.52%
Magnesium:52.35mg
13.09%
Selenium:8.89µg
12.71%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.4%
Vitamin B5:1.21mg
12.06%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.32%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.21%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.2%
Copper:0.19mg
9.43%
Iron:1.6mg
8.9%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.84%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.23%
Source:Allrecipes