Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Bake Recipe
Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Bake is a creamy, cheesy, low-carb casserole made with seasoned ground beef, tender cauliflower, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Boil or steam for 4–5 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese.
- Fold the cooked beef and drained cauliflower into the creamy cheese mixture.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.