Creamy Queso Cauliflower
This Creamy Queso Cauliflower is a delicious way. To enjoy your veggies. With a blend of white cheddar, and mozzarella. And a touch of green chiles. Each bite is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It's the perfect low-carb side dish. Or even a main course. For those nights. When you’re craving comfort food. But want to keep it wholesome. The cheesy topping. Gets beautifully golden in the oven. While the cauliflower stays tender. The taco seasoning. Adds just the right amount of spice. Making this dish. A family favorite.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 large heads of cauliflower roughly chopped
- 2 c shredded white cheddar cheese divided
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 8 ounces block of softened cream cheese
- 1 12 ounces can of evaporated milk
- 2 4 ounces cans of diced green chiles
- 3 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. And lightly grease. A 9x13-inch baking dish. To prevent sticking.
- Prepare the cauliflower. By chopping it. Into bite-sized pieces. Spread the cauliflower evenly. In the greased baking dish. Making sure each piece. Is ready to soak up. The delicious cheese sauce.
- In a large mixing bowl. Combine 1 cup of the white cheddar. All of the mozzarella. And the softened cream cheese. Stir them together. Until everything. Is well mixed. And smooth. Then, add the evaporated milk, diced green chiles, taco seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Stir again. Until fully combined.
- Pour the cheese mixture. Evenly over the cauliflower. In the baking dish. Make sure every piece of cauliflower. Is covered with that creamy sauce. Then, sprinkle the remaining white cheddar on top. To create a cheesy, golden crust.
- Bake the casserole. For 30-35 minutes. Or until the cauliflower is tender. And the cheese on top. Is bubbly. And beginning to brown.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. For a pop of color. And flavor. Serve warm. And enjoy!
Notes
To make this dish gluten-free. You’ll be happy to know. That cauliflower and cheese. Are naturally gluten-free! But to ensure you keep it safe. For those with gluten sensitivities. Just double-check. That your taco seasoning and canned green chiles. Are certified gluten-free. Many taco seasoning mixes. Contains hidden gluten. So it’s best to either make your own spice blend. Or grab one clearly labeled gluten-free. Once you've made those adjustments. This Creamy Queso Cauliflower becomes the ultimate gluten-free indulgence—rich, cheesy, and full of flavor. Without any worries!