Cheesy Beef and Cauliflower Casserole
A comforting and cheesy casserole that combines ground beef and cauliflower for a delicious family meal.
Equipment
- Casserole Dish Approximately 8x10 inches
- Microwave For steaming cauliflower
- Skillet Large nonstick skillet for browning beef
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cauliflower, chopped (about ½ head cauliflower)
- 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
- 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 eggs beaten
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a casserole dish, approximately 8x10 inches, to prevent sticking.
- Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place the raw cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water and microwave for 5 minutes. Drain the water; this helps soften the cauliflower before baking.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Sprinkle the steak seasoning over the meat as it cooks, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Once the beef is partially browned, reduce the heat to medium. Add in the cauliflower, cream cheese, and ¼ cup of cheddar cheese. Stir well to combine and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the heavy cream and melted butter (make sure the butter has cooled slightly to avoid cooking the eggs).
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef and cauliflower in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top for that golden, bubbly finish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly. For extra browning, place it under the broiler for a couple of minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in some cooked and crumbled bacon before baking.