How many calories are in Cheesy Baked Cauliflower?
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower has about 313 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower is a Dinner international recipe with 313 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
313 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Protein
14.2 g
About This Recipe
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around cauliflower, egg, and parmesan cheese.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 4 servings and lands at roughly 313 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Cheesy Baked Cauliflower worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a pot filled with water and a little salt, boil the cauliflower for 3 minutes. You can add a piece of bread to avoid the smell.
Remove, drain and set the florets aside.
For the white sauce: Melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for a few minutes.
Gradually add the warm milk, stirring constantly until desired thickness. Season with nutmeg and salt.
Add the eggs to the white sauce and mix.
Grease a baking pan and place all the cauliflower florets evenly.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, pour the white sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes at 392 °F (200 ºC) to melt the cheese. You can also bake in the air fryer.
Remove from oven and serve hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
313
Protein
14.2g
Carbs
17.6g
Fat
22.4g
Fiber
2.9g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower has about 313 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Cheesy Baked Cauliflower can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Flour for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Parmesan Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Cheesy Baked Cauliflower generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Cheesy Baked Cauliflower gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Cheesy Baked Cauliflower is written for 4 servings, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Cheesy Baked Cauliflower. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower is ready when the egg is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
Yes. Cheesy Baked Cauliflower is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Flour. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Cheesy Baked Cauliflower higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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