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Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Keto-friendly loaded Cauliflower Casserole combines steamed cauliflower, cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, bacon, and chives.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: vegetable side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cauliflower florets cut in bite size pieces
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 slices crispy cooked bacon - divided coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh chives chopped - reserve one tablespoon for the top
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Steam the cauliflower until fork tender; approximately 10 minutes.
    Drain well in a colander.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick vegetable spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    Mix until creamy and smooth.
    Gently stir in cauliflower, ½ of the bacon, and chives minus 1 Tablespoon.
    Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the vegetable mixture into a casserole dish and top with the remaining bacon.
    Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
    Top with remaining chives, bacon and serve.

Notes

TIPS:
  • Choose fresh cauliflower florets that are firm and don’t have blemishes or spots.
  • Boiling the cauliflower for a short time before baking helps to ensure that it’s cooked through by the end of the baking time. 
  • Always use good quality cheese for this cheesy cauliflower casserole. Cauliflower is naturally bland in flavor, so the combination of different cheeses creates a delicious flavor. 
  • The cream cheese and sour cream help to bind the cauliflower and cheese together. Allow time for the cream cheese to soften for it to mix easily with the cauliflower and cheese. 
  • For optimum flavor use full fat cream cheese and sour cream. 
  • Only top the vegetable casserole with fresh chopped chives after the casserole has baked otherwise, the chives will wilt and burn. Other fresh garnish includes parsley and green onions.
  • Spray the baking dish with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
VARIATIONS: 
For additional variations, check the post with this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg