Description
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is a creamy, cheesy dish that brings comfort to your dining table while keeping it low in carbs. This delightful casserole substitutes traditional starchy ingredients with tender cauliflower, making it a perfect choice for those following keto or low-carb diets. With layers of rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and crispy bacon, every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you serve it as a side at holiday gatherings or as a main dish on busy weeknights, this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite toppings, it’s the ultimate comfort food that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
- 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
- Minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam cauliflower florets for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of Colby Jack cheese, half the bacon, half the green onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the steamed cauliflower until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with remaining green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg