Best Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Bake (Printable)
Creamy, cheesy broccoli and cauliflower bake with a golden cheese topping. Ready in 45 minutes.
# 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 (optional)
→ Topping (optional)
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# 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 cheeses are completely 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 evenly.
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 dish cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This bake transforms ordinary vegetables into something people actually fight over
- The creamy cheese sauce keeps everyone at the table happy while staying keto-friendly
02 -
- Patting your blanched vegetables dry is the difference between a creamy bake and a watery mess
- Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking helps the sauce set slightly so it does not run all over the plate
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded bags for the smoothest sauce texture
- A pinch of cayenne pepper adds this subtle warmth that cuts through all that rich cheese