How many times do you think you will hear, “Happy Fall, ya’ll!” from people this week (Fall begins Tuesday, 9/22/14, in case you didn’t know. You are welcome.)? I’ll be one of those people, because this time of year is truly one of my favorites!
So when the Sunday Supper crew announced today’s theme was all about Fall (ya’ll), I knew I’d have to participate. Mainly, because I have an awesome recipe to share, but also to remind myself to check out everyone else’s festive recipes for Fall [last year I shared a classic chili recipe]!
It took me a long, long time to enjoy cauliflower. It’s lower in carbs, so I made myself start eating it years ago when I tried to do a low-carb diet. Since that time [and because of Pinterest] you can find like a gazillion different cauliflower recipes out there to convert just about anyone into a true fan.
I have since learned to really love cauliflower. Do you know how I started to enjoy it? With faux mashed potatoes, but I like to think my grown up palette has changed and I swapped cheddar for smoked gouda. I also replaced the heavy cream, with cream cheese. Okay, so maybe my palette isn’t quite that refined after all. Whatev.
This cauliflower dish is so comforting and a perfect in season vegetable; roast them, mash them, bake them (and then smother them in cheese. duh.) and pair this with a roast of some sort for the perfect Fall dish. Because this is now a casserole with chunks of cauliflower, you could even pair it was a salad, or maybe add ham when you bake it.
If I am being completely honest, when I made this dish, Jason was grilling steaks, and pork chops for the week (not very Fall-like in Florida, yet) and we ate this as a side to charcoal grilled pork chops, and it was perfection, you guys.
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What are your favorite dishes to create in the Fall?
Make sure to grab inspiration from the plethora of recipes, below!
Appetizers and Drinks
- Hatch Chile Hummus by Shockingly Delicious
- Pearfect Harvest Cocktail by Eat, Drink and be Tracy
Soups, Stews, Chili, and Casserole
- Butternut Squash Chowder by The Texan New Yorker
- Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Sautéed Mushrooms by Cooking Chat
- Cheesy Potato Chard Bake by Food Lust People Love
- Fall Harvest Onion Soup by MealDiva
- Homemade Poultry Seasoning and Chicken Dumpling Casserole by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Kale and Sweet Potato Stew by What Smells So Good?
- Pumpkin Chili by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Casserole by Casadecrews
Salads and Side Dishes
- Brie and Pear Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls by Life Tastes Good
- Carrot and Chevre Souffle by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Fall Harvest Panzanella by Curious Cuisiniere
- Garlicky Roasted Butternut Squash by Panning The Globe
- Maple Roasted Acorn Squash by Jelly Toast
- Roasted Vegetables with Spiced Pepitas and Sunflower Seeds by Nosh My Way
- Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash by Ruffles & Truffles
Main Dishes
- Chicken alla Vendemmia by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Oktoberfest Schnitzel Melt Sandwich by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Ratatouille by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin over Sweet Potatoes by Family Foodie
- Streamlined Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie by The Weekend Gourmet
Desserts and Baked Goods
- Apple and Cinnamon Cake by Happy Baking Days
- Apple Challah Bread French Toast by Desserts Required
- Apple Dumplings with Salted Caramel Rum Sauce by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Apple Hand Pie {Apfeltaschen} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies by Pies and Plots
- Apple Pie Bars by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Caramel Apple Cider Ginger Ale Floats by NeighborFood
- Chai Tea Jello Shots by Peaceful Cooking
- Cranberry Orange Baked Doughnuts by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Maple Glazed Apple Galette by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits by Chocolate Moosey
- Peanut Butter Ginger Apple Cookies by Ninja Baking
- Pear Walnut Bread Pudding by Magnolia Days
- Pumpkin Bagels by The Redhead Baker
- Pumpkin Cheesecake by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Cookies by Momma’s Meals
- Pumpkin Coffeecake Muffins by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Pumpkin Ice Cream by Amee’s Savory Dish
- Pumpkin Pie Cookies by Fit Foodie Runs
- Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze by The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Rustic Apple Pie by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Southern Coffee Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Sticky Apple and Gingerbread Cake by Mess Makes Food
- White Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookie Bars with Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Frosting by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
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Happy Fall, ya’ll!
This sounds yummy! I’m big into cauliflower right now.
I think I am making this as a side for Thanksgiving this year. I love how creamy and cheesy it is.
So I made your Gouda Cauliflower Casserole recipe last night with dinner and all I have to say is O M G!!!! It was so freaking good, I know I could of finished it myself. I did how ever finish the left overs today for lunch! The only thing is, it had the weirdest smell to it…lol I will probably try a different gouda cheese next time or maybe do like cheddar. Also I never pre-cook my cauliflower I just mixed everything up in the casserole dish and cooked till it looked all bubbly and yummy!! I love cauliflower and this is hands down my favorite recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!
WOW, I love gouda in any form, this looks divine
You had me at Smoked Gouda — oh my- this looks amazing!!!
It is seriously my fave cheese at the moment!
OhEmmGeee I need this casserole in my life…..NOW!!!
I hope you let me know how it turns out, Bobbi!
I love, love, love cauliflower and look forward to trying this recipe. Your suggestion to add ham is a great one! I think I’ll try that too! Thanks for sharing, Nichole!
The ham reminds me of scalloped potatoes, and I think will bring this dish up a notch, for sure!
This is so beautiful, I’m going to have to try it soon. I have never liked cauliflower, but this season I’m determined to make myself like it. I did that last year with broccoli, and it really did work. Thanks for posting!
i’m pretty sure this would make a convert out of anyone. I haven’t tried cauliflower mashed “potatoes” yet, but they look so fluffy and good! Especially with gouda…that was a gouda decision! (har!)
I see what you did there, Courtney. I love a good corny joke 😉
This looks amazing and would make me very happy indeed.
Thanks, Amber!
Gouda is absolutely my favorite cheese in the world!! I am pinning this recipe immediately!
Gouda is obviously a fave of mine, too! Enjoy 🙂
this looks so amazing!!!! can’t wait to try this (bookmarking now) 😀
Let me know what you think!
This sounds amazing! I love smoked Gouda and cauliflower is a newer favorite of mine. Pinning so I can make this soon!
It is so good, I promise!
I love all things cauliflower, so I want to eat this whole dish! Pinned and sharing on FB!
Thanks, Brianne! We ate this as leftovers…for three days, lol.
I love smoked gouda! This casserole sounds perfect to me!
I love cauliflower and make something like this but the cheese varies – never smoked gouda because I’m not a fan of smoked cheeses. Great dish!
This recipe looks so amazing! You’ve made cauliflower into cheesy comfort food. Yum!
Which is totally my kind of dish, Lisa 🙂
I think your casserole could make the whole world fall in love with cauliflower!
Aww, thank you so much Liz! Seriously, what isn’t good with cheese?!
Funny, I’m the opposite of you. I’ve always loved cauliflower (and broccoli) since forever and can snack on it with (or without!) dip. With that said, I knew I would love this casserole as soon as I heard it. Can’t wait to try it!
Ahh, broccoli also took me ages to like. I came around to it much sooner than cauli, though. My husband loves them raw, himself.
Seriously obsessed with the fact that you used smoked gouda in this recipe. LOVE!
And no meat, so totally up your alley 🙂
OH MY! I need this now. What time’s dinner?
Hehe, come on down!
Oh my this looks absolutely amazing. I will have to give it a try. 🙂
It really is sooo good!
Looks great! Nice way to use cauliflower.
Thanks, David. I think so…obviously 🙂
Oh my gosh, I love this. I always do faux mashed potatoes with cauliflower now, and this dish is calling my name. We love cauliflower here 🙂
It may have taken me a while to enjoy cauliflower, but it’s one of my fave sides nowadays 🙂
This looks so deliciously simple! Totally pinning this!
Thanks, Denise!
You’ve turned healthy cauliflower into something sinful and delicious. I’m LOVING it!!! LOL
I seriously can not wait to try this. It may even make an appearance on our Thanksgiving table!!!
Thanks so much!
I think this would be great for Thanksgiving, Renee. I’m glad you like it 🙂
You had me at, “roast them, mash them, bake them (and then smother them in cheese)”!!!! Can’t wait to make this!
Is there any other way? 🙂
I love cauliflower, but my hubby is veg-averse…luckily, he’s trying to eat more for their health benefits. I think this would be a great “gateway recipe” for him. Must make soon!!
Hahaha-yes, a “gateway”, indeed. It’s how I eased into it. Hope he enjoys it!
Oh. My. Word. This looks AMAZING!!!
Thanks! I’m glad you like it. Let’s eat your scones for brunch, and eat this cauli for dinner, later?
We only started to feel like fall here in the last week…but I would so eat this with a grilled protien too! Looks delicious.
I feel like this side is good with…everything. I am totally not biased, right? 😉
This looks like the perfect Fall comfort food for me! Absolutely delicious! I love the healthy alternative to heavy potatoes too.
Thanks, Amber!
Nicole, I had to pin this immediately! LOVE this recipe!! Sounds so good with the smoked gouda!
Thanks so much, Amee! Let me know what you think!