Queso Cauliflower Cheddar Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 -
2 heads cauliflower, roughly chopped into bite-sized florets
→ Cheeses
02 -
2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
03 -
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
04 -
1 package (225 g) cream cheese, softened
→ Dairy
05 -
1 can (355 ml) evaporated milk
→ Canned Goods
06 -
2 cans (115 g each) diced green chiles
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 -
3 teaspoons taco seasoning
08 -
1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnish
10 -
Fresh cilantro, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C and lightly grease a 23×33 cm baking dish.
02 -
Chop cauliflower into uniform bite-sized pieces and distribute evenly in the greased baking dish.
03 -
In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of white cheddar cheese with the mozzarella and softened cream cheese until combined.
04 -
Add evaporated milk, diced green chiles, taco seasoning, salt, and garlic powder to the cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly until sauce is homogeneous.
05 -
Pour the prepared queso sauce evenly over the cauliflower and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of white cheddar cheese.
06 -
Transfer baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and the top is golden brown.
07 -
Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, allow cream cheese to fully soften before mixing for a smoother sauce texture.