Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Cheese and Bacon
Cheesy cauliflower casserole loaded with crispy bacon for a comforting low carb meal.
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Delicious loaded cauliflower casserole with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Easy low carb comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 200 g cauliflower florets fresh
- 50 g bacon strips cooked and chopped
- 60 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 30 g cream cheese softened
- 10 g unsalted butter
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 50 ml whole milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 5 g fresh parsley chopped
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil and add cauliflower florets.
- Cook cauliflower for 8 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Drain cauliflower well and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and whole milk to skillet and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add cooked cauliflower and chopped bacon to the cheese sauce and mix gently.
- Season mixture with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer mixture to a small baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake casserole in preheated oven for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh cauliflower for best texture and flavor.
- Cook cauliflower just until tender to avoid mushy casserole.
- Let cream cheese soften before mixing for easier sauce preparation.
Serving Suggestions
- green salad with vinaigrette
- steamed broccoli
- garlic bread
This loaded cauliflower casserole with cheese and bacon is a delicious and easy comfort dish perfect for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 2
- Sodium (g): 0.4
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 14
- Carbohydrates (g): 5
- Protein (g): 9
- Calories: 180
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 7
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