Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is unbelievably tasty, full of fantastic flavor, and tastes like loaded potatoes, but without all the carbs! Cauliflower, bacon, cheese, and green onions make a wonderful combination!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: side or main
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Stacey
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cauliflower florets
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
- 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups green onions sliced (2 bunches)
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 clove garlic grated
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
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While cauliflower steams, cream together 6 oz of the shredded cheddar, 6 oz of the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and heavy cream
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Stir in sliced green onions, chopped bacon, and garlic
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Set aside
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Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture
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Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together
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Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary
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If you want a finer texture, give a few mashes with the potato masher
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Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
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Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly
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Enjoy
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 16.3% | Vitamin C: 70.7% | Calcium: 55.9% | Iron: 7.1%