Name: Easy Cheesy Potato & Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter (melted); ¼-⅓ cup bread crumbs; ½ tablespoon parsley freshly chopped; 3 medium potatoes (chopped) ((400 grams)); 1 small cauliflower (broken into florets)( or 3 1/2 cups) ((350 grams)); ½ tablespoon parsley freshly chopped; 1 large egg (beaten); 1 cup firm mozzarella, gruyere or fontina cheese (shredded) ((100 grams)); ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese ((25 grams)); 2 dashes pepper; salt to taste

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This Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole makes the perfect side dish. Cauliflower never tasted so good, a delicious creamy centre with a crunchy lightly buttered topping. Make this your Holiday Side Dish Recipe.

I love making casseroles for side dishes, especially when it involves cheese and crunchy topping, and yes this has both. Cauliflower was one of those vegetables that my mother-in-law cooked but nothing exciting. The usual simmer then toss with olive oil, salt and garlic, don’t get me wrong veggies are always good this way but a hearty comfort casserole is good once in awhile also. And they agreed, they absolutely loved my Broccoli Cheese Bake.

How to make it

In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs, chopped fresh parsley and melted butter, set aside.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, first cook the potatoes then add the cauliflower. Cook until al dente, then drain well. Place the drained veggies in a large bowl and lightly mash with a fork a few times.

To the bowl add some chopped parsley, a beaten egg, shredded cheese, grated parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix together.

Place the mixture in a baking dish, top with the crumb mixture and bake.

What to serve with it

This is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or even a family or friend get together. I like to serve it with a roast, pork or beef or even with a fish dish. It basically goes with almost everything.

How to store it

Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep for up to 2-3 days. It can be reheated either in a microwave, on the stove or in a low oven.

The best potatoes for baking

The best potatoes for baking in a casserole or even scalloped potatoes are Yukon or a Russet potatoes.

More Delicious Cauliflower recipes

Cauliflower Fritters

Creamy Cauliflower Casserole

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

So if you are looking for a new casserole side dish to try, I hope you give this Cheesy Potato & Cauliflower Casserole a try and let me know what you think. Buon Appetito!