Creamy Cauliflower Delight

Creamy Cauliflower Delight brings rich garlic cream sauce and tender roasted florets into one cozy, flavor packed comfort dish.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Rest Time 15 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting, Sauteing

Cuisine: American, Western

Courses: Dinner, Main Course

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 190 C

Estimated Cost: 6

Calories: 280

Best Season: Spring, Fall, Winter

Description

Creamy Cauliflower Delight is a warm, oven baked dish featuring tender cauliflower florets coated in a silky garlic cream sauce, finished with melted cheese and herbs. Perfect as a hearty side or a light vegetarian main, this recipe delivers deep savory flavor with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep time. Ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, and low carb comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

1 head Cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 tablespoons Olive oil (for roasting and sauté)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 cup Heavy cream (room temperature)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded, for topping)
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
1/2 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
1 teaspoon Dried oregano (or Italian herbs)
1 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2
Step 2
Cut cauliflower into bite-size florets, place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Step 3
Roast the cauliflower for about 15 minutes until slightly golden and tender.
4
Step 4
In a saucepan sauté minced garlic in a little olive oil, then pour in heavy cream, paprika, and dried herbs. Simmer until slightly thick.
5
Step 5
Stir grated parmesan into the cream sauce until smooth, then mix the roasted cauliflower evenly with the sauce.
6
Step 6
Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley before serving.