Coconut Sriracha Cauliflower Casserole

By Jen Paleracio | October 15, 2020

If you’re not a fan of coconut, heavy cream or whole milk will work fine in this recipe. Sriracha is my favorite hot sauce but you can use any of your own favorites. I used fully cooked turkey bacon to get a smoky flavor which works very well in this dish.

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Some people are not big fans of coconut milk. In that case, it’s totally fine to substitute with whole milk or heavy cream if you like. Using cheddar cheese is also great in this dish. The cheeses contain a lot of salt already, you can eliminate adding a pinch of salt if you’re watching your sodium intake. The red chili pepper flakes add more heat, you can eliminate that too if you want a milder flavor.
Here are the toppings. Adding more cheese on top before baking makes the casserole extra creamy and gooey. The crispy turkey bacon is optional but it adds so much flavor and you’ll get a crispy crunch when you bite into it. I like green onions but you can absolutely add chives instead for milder flavor.

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Coconut Sriracha Cauliflower Casserole

Jen Paleracio
Easy and full of flavors. Creamy smoky cauliflower casserole.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 9" baking dish
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Cooking spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup panko breading
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarela , more for topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 3 strips fully cooked turkey bacon, cut into small dice
  • 1 crispy turkey bacon, cut into small diced
  • a pinch of salt
  • a pinch of red chili pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • If you're adding crispy turkey bacon, then, cook one strip of bacon into a frying pan until brown and crispy. Cut the bacon strip into small dice, set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the cauliflower florets into a prepared pan. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, toss to coat well. Spread the cauliflower for even baking. Roast for 20-30 minutes or until fork tender. Set aside.
  • In a 9" baking dish, combine cream, sriracha, egg, panko breading, turkey bacon, cheeses, garlic powder, mix to combine well.
  • Add the roasted cauliflower florets, stir to combine. Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese and mozarrella on top. Bake in 400ºF oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and the cheeses are all melted.
  • After baking, while the casserole still hot, sprinkle crispy bacon and green onions on top. Serve warm

Notes

Whole milk or heavy cream will also work in this recipe. Adding crispy turkey bacon is optional, but if you choose to have them, just cook a strip of bacon until golden brown and crispy. Cut them into small dice then sprinkle on top of the casserole right after baking. 
Substitutions:
Heavy cream or whole milk
You can use any other hot sauce you like
 
Keyword caulilfower, coconut, sriracha, turkey bacon

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