Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole

Try this inventive Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole instead of plain old (and not-so-good for you) mac and cheese or cheesy potatoes au gratin.

It has some of our favorite flavors of both dishes, but in a much healthier all-veggie casserole.

The combination of roasted cauliflower, which gets nutty and sweet as it cooks, and a creamy cheddar cheese and pumpkin sauce gives it all the comfort of a cheesy casserole without the fat!

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Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole

Try this inventive Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole instead of plain mac and cheese or cheesy potatoes au gratin.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 48 mins

Total Time 58 mins

Servings 6 servings, about ¾ cup each

Calories 83 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground white pepper (to taste; optional)
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.

2. Place cauliflower on baking sheet that has been lightly coated with spray. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

3. Bake for 24 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.

4. While cauliflower is cooking, bring almond milk to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low.

5. Add cheese, pumpkin, and mustard; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until well blended.
6. Add cauliflower; mix well.
7. Pour cauliflower minute into 8 x 8-inch casserole dish that has been lightly coated with spray.
8. Top with bread crumbs.
9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Recipe Notes

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 83 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 173mg8%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Blue

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Makes a great veggie side as part of lunch or dinner.

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