Savory Ground Beef and Cheesy Cauliflower Mash Casserole

This unique casserole combines savory ground beef with a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash, topped with a crispy herb crust. It's a delightful twist on comfort food that both kids and adults will love!

15m prep
30m cook
6 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 45m
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tablespoon
for cooking the beef
ground beef
1 pound
preferably lean
onion
1 medium
diced
garlic
2 cloves
minced
dried oregano
1 teaspoon
smoked paprika
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
to taste
black pepper
1 teaspoon
to taste
cauliflower
1 head
chopped into florets
cream cheese
1 cup
shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup
milk
1 quarter cup
panko breadcrumbs
1 cup
butter
2 tablespoons
melted
fresh parsley
1 tablespoon
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1

Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Stir in 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste, mixing well.

4

In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets.

5

Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and return it to the pot. Add 1/2 cup of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of milk to the cauliflower.

6

Mash until smooth and creamy. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the cooked ground beef mixture evenly on the bottom.

7

Spread the cheesy cauliflower mash over the beef, smoothing it out with a spatula. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.

8

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cauliflower mash. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

9

Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your savory ground beef and cheesy cauliflower mash casserole!

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