Best Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Bake (Printable version)
Creamy, cheesy low-carb casserole with fresh broccoli and cauliflower. Perfect comforting keto side or main dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups broccoli florets
02 - 3 cups cauliflower florets
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp onion powder
10 - ½ tsp paprika
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Topping (optional)
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets, blanch for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheeses are completely melted and sauce is creamy. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread the blanched broccoli and cauliflower evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
07 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That golden bubbly cheese topping creates the most irresistible crust you'll ever taste
- Even people who swear they hate cauliflower end up asking for seconds
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, if there's any left
02 -
- Drying the blanched vegetables thoroughly is the secret to avoiding a watery casserole
- The sauce will seem thick but that's exactly what you want, it thins slightly during baking
03 -
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes a huge difference in how smoothly the sauce melts
- A baking dish with higher sides helps prevent any bubbling over in your oven