Parm & Cheddar Cheesy Cauliflower Bake (Recipe)

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Take off all the stems from the bottom of the cauliflower, keeping the head intact.

Add the cauliflower to boiling water and let it boil for about 7 minutes.

While the cauliflower is boiling, prepare the cheesy coating by mixing 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 clove of garlic (or 1 teaspoon of ground garlic), 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of cold smoked white cheddar, and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley in a bowl.

Add salt and black pepper to taste, keeping in mind the saltiness of the cheese.

Remove the cauliflower from the boiling water and dry it off, letting it cool a little.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Spread the cheesy mixture all over the cauliflower, ensuring to cover it as much as possible.

(Optional) Sprinkle smoked paprika on top for added color and flavor.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.

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