Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole, a mouthwatering low-carb alternative to traditional casseroles. This dish is a delightful medley of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and aromatic seasonings that will satisfy your cravings without the carbs. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, it’s both easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a hearty main course or flavorful side dish. Enjoy the rich textures and flavors that make this casserole a standout at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large heads of cauliflower
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam cauliflower florets until tender (about 5-7 minutes), drain, and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of Colby Jack cheese, half the crumbled bacon, half the green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the steamed cauliflower until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and paprika.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving with remaining green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg