Skip the bread but keep all the savory flavor with this Cauliflower Stuffing! Golden, tender roasted vegetables make this a surprisingly satisfying holiday side, with just 15 minutes of prep.
This recipe has earned a permanent spot beside roast turkey at our holiday table, even winning over people who usually reach for traditional stuffing first.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Cauliflower Stuffing
- Flavor: Savory and herb-filled with buttery, golden roasted cauliflower, earthy mushrooms, and caramelized edges that add a delicious depth of flavor.
- Skill Level: Even beginner cooks will love the simplicity of this low-carb alternative to traditional stuffing. Just chop, toss, and roast on one pan.
- Prep: Prepare the cauliflower, celery, onion, and mushrooms, then refrigerate separately until ready to use.
- Serving Suggestions: A natural match for roast turkey, hasselback chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, and all your favorite holiday dishes.
Cook Time: 35 Mins Servings: 6 Cooking Method: Oven
Ingredient Notes
- Cauliflower: Cut fresh cauliflower into small, evenly sized pieces so it cooks quickly and develops the most flavorful, browned edges.
- Butter: Browns the vegetables while adding the rich, savory flavor you expect from traditional stuffing.
- Seasoning:
- Poultry seasoning is a shortcut used to create that classic stuffing flavor. It typically combines herbs like sage, thyme, and marjoram. You can make your own poultry seasoning or use storebought.
- Fresh parsley brightens the rich flavors, keeping the stuffing from tasting too heavy.
- Rosemary brings a bold, herbal flavor.
- Salt enhances all the flavors, while black pepper adds a mild heat with a peppery bite.
- Mushrooms: White mushrooms, cremini, or baby bellas add earthy, savory flavor and make this low carb stuffing more hearty.
Variations
- Cooked and drained low-carb sausage makes a great addition to cauliflower stuffing.
- Chopped pecans can be added for extra crunch.
- For a dairy-free option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- You can add diced zucchini or bell peppers, just be sure to not over crowd the pan.
- Top keto cauliflower stuffing with bacon bits or shredded cheddar cheese before serving for a tasty option.
How to Make Cauliflower Stuffing
- Cut the cauliflower and dry it thoroughly.
- Combine melted butter with the herbs and seasonings.
- Toss the cauliflower, mushrooms, onion, and celery with the butter.
- Spread over a rimmed baking sheet and roast until (full recipe below).
Storing Leftovers
- Store cooled leftovers covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat uncovered, spread over a baking sheet to help restore some of the roasted texture, in a 350°F oven until heated through. Or reheat quickly in the microwave just know the vegetables will be softer.
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Cauliflower Stuffing
Cauliflower stuffing combines tender roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, celery, and onion with buttery herbs for a savory low carb holiday side. It has all the cozy flavors of stuffing without the bread.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower approx. 6 to 7 cups
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 small onion diced
- 5 ounces mushrooms sliced (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 cup diced celery
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rinse cauliflower and dry very well. Cut into small bite sized pieces, about ½-inch.
- Melt butter and mix with poultry seasoning, parsley, rosemary salt and pepper.
- Toss the butter mixture with cauliflower, onion, mushrooms, and celery.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. Stir and roast an additional 18 to 23 minutes or until golden and tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, simply prepare stuffing and cool it completely. Store in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag to maintain its quality for up to 1 month. Thaw stuffing in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat stuffing in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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