Best Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Bake (Print View)
Tender broccoli and cauliflower baked in a rich, cheesy cream sauce for a satisfying low-carb side or main.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups broccoli florets
02 - 3 cups cauliflower florets
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp onion powder
10 - ½ tsp paprika
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
→ Topping
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets, blanch for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and pat dry thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking constantly until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring continuously, until all cheeses are melted and sauce is creamy and smooth. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread the blanched broccoli and cauliflower evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and gently toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the vegetable mixture.
07 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
08 - Let the bake cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The creamy cheese sauce makes you forget you are eating vegetables
- It reheats beautifully for meal prep lunches all week
02 -
- Pat your blanched vegetables dry with paper towels or the sauce will be too watery
- The nutmeg is optional but it really elevates this from everyday to special occasion
03 -
- Use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded bags for the smoothest sauce
- Let the baked dish rest for those 5 minutes so the sauce has time to thicken up