Name: Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower And Meatball Bake Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg meatballs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 cups cauliflower; 2 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 1 cup milk; Salt; Pepper; 1 tsp nutmeg; 2 cups cheddar cheese

Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower And Meatball Bake Recipe

Barrett Reinhardt Modified: November 12, 2023

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Try something different this week for your dinner lineup and serve up this simple cauliflower and meatball bake recipe. This casserole pairs tender meatballs with crunchy cauliflower for a mix of different textures. Finally, it’s covered in a creamy sauce with plenty of cheese on top!

How To Make Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower And Meatball Bake

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 55 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pkg meatballs, frozen
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cups cauliflower , cut into florets
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper , to taste
1 tsp nutmeg
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare meatballs according to packaging directions and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.
Add cauliflower and sauté for a few more minutes.
Add butter and allow to melt completely.
Sprinkle in flour and mix well. Slowly pour in the milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer.
Add in about ½ cup of your cheddar cheese and simmer for about 8 minutes as the sauce begins to thicken.
Arrange meatballs in a greased baking dish and evenly spread veggies and sauce over.
Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Serve.

Nutrition

Sugar: 3g
:
Calcium: 259mg
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Cholesterol: 102mg
Fat: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 407mg
Protein: 23g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Sodium: 245mg
Vitamin A: 421IU
Vitamin C: 14mg

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