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
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.
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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.
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Add in about ½ cup of your cheddar cheese and simmer for about 8 minutes as the sauce begins to thicken.
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Arrange meatballs in a greased baking dish and evenly spread veggies and sauce over.
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Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Serve.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 3g
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- 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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