Roasted Cauliflower Queso Bake

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This Roasted Cauliflower Queso Bake takes everything you love about creamy, cheesy queso dip and gives it a hearty, veggie-forward twist. By roasting cauliflower until it’s golden and tender, then blanketing it in a luscious queso sauce, you get all the comfort of cheesy goodness with a lighter, more nutritious backbone. Honestly, it’s irresistible — melty, bubbly, and anything but boring!!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comfort food, lightened up: roasted cauliflower instead of heavy fillers.

• Cheesy and indulgent but packed with nutrients.

• Family-approved: picky eaters won’t even realize they’re devouring a veggie dish.

• Versatile: works as a side dish, appetizer, or even the main event.

What It Tastes Like

Imagine cauliflower with crisp golden edges tucked beneath a blanket of creamy, melty cheese sauce that’s spiced just right — smoky paprika, a hint of garlic, a little kick of cayenne if you want it. Each bite is rich, savory, and cozy, with the cauliflower adding just enough texture to balance the creaminess.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup half-and-half

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Tools You’ll Need

• Large baking sheet

• Medium saucepan

• Mixing spoon

• Baking dish

Ingredient Swaps & Add-Ons

• Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you want a little heat.

• Add diced roasted poblano peppers for smoky depth.

• Garnish with green onions or jalapeño slices instead of cilantro.

• For extra indulgence, stir in some crisp bacon bits before baking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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