Explanation of nutritional value:
In all cookbook recipes, the nutritional value is provided; this is an inspirational recipe (which means it’s not cookbook-worthy but still very tasty 😉). Calculate the nutritional values yourself (if desired) based on the quantity of the ingredients you use. Don’t know how to do that yourself? You can read about it here.
Creamy cauliflower casserole from leftovers
In addition to all the recipes from my cookbooks, I’ve also put together a delightful selection of recipes for you that may not be cookbook-worthy but are still delicious and simple! Including this delightful dish.
I really try to avoid throwing away any food. I had a bit of leftover crème fraîche and ricotta and thought, “What delicious dish can I make with these?” Secretly, that’s one of my hobbies, thinking about the tasty meals you can create from leftovers 😊
This time, the result was a delightful cauliflower casserole!
The Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 250 grams of mushrooms (sliced or chopped)
- 150 grams of bacon bits
- 50 grams of crème fraîche
- 50 grams of ricotta
- A dash of cooking cream (or liquid unsweetened heavy cream)
- Grated cheese (I always keep this in the freezer, ideal!)
- 1 to 2 cloves of garlic (pressed)
- Pepper and salt (amount to taste)
The Preparation
Cook the cauliflower florets until they are al dente. Meanwhile, fry the bacon bits until crispy, adding the garlic and mushrooms in the last few minutes, and sauté them together.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) and prepare an ovenproof dish.
Place the cauliflower florets in the ovenproof dish and distribute the bacon bits and mushrooms on top.
Mix the crème fraîche with the ricotta, cooking cream, and season with pepper and salt to taste. Also, mix in some of the grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the oven dish, sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese, and place it in the middle of the oven. Bake the casserole for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely golden brown. Enjoy!