Enjoy the ultimate low-carb comfort food with this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe. Cheese, crisp bacon and chives combine for a guilt free delight!
This loaded cauliflower bake recipe is beyond delicious and super simple to make. It has quickly become a family favorite around here, a recipe that even my picky eaters love!
I always love an easy, one pot casserole. Make it fully loaded and low carb? Well, now we have a real winner!
Because of how quick and simple it is to prepare, this casserole is the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners. The whole family is going to love it.
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There is a reason why fully loaded baked potatoes are so widely loved. The combination of gooey cheese, sour cream, fresh green onions, and savory bacon bits is to die for. But when you are following a ketogenic lifestyle, potatoes are officially off of the menu because of their high carb content.
Lucky for us that cauliflower makes an amazing substitute in keto recipes! This cheesy cauliflower casserole has all of the rich flavors of a loaded baked potato, without all of the carbs.
I mean, would you just take a look at that cheesy goodness!
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This tasty casserole is perfect paired with beef dip, pulled pork, or anything that is grilled on the barbecue. Tonight we are serving it with BBQ baby back ribs from Costco.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE:
- 1 head of cauliflower, cooked
- 125 g cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 slices of bacon, cooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
HOW TO MAKE THIS LOADED CAULIFLOWER BAKE RECIPE:
- In a large pot, cook cauliflower florets until al dente, then drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine cauliflower, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and sour cream in a large bowl and mix well.
- Place mixture into an 8″ round baking dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese and diced bacon pieces.
- Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream, green onions, and more bacon bits.
Alternate Ingredients:
- Try making this delicious recipe with roasted cauliflower.
- Frozen cauliflower rice works well in this recipe. Just be sure to thaw and drain it well before using.
- For an extra creamy cauliflower casserole, add a splash of heavy cream to the mix.
- Add in spices like onion powder, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper if you want.
- Try different types of cheese, like mozzarella or gruyere cheese, or even a flavored cream cheese.
Tips and Tricks:
- Be sure to cook the fresh cauliflower before combining it with the remaining ingredients. This is key in giving this casserole its rich, creamy texture. Cooking the cauliflower beforehand allows for it to soak up some of the cream cheese and prevents it from being too runny upon baking.
- A potato masher works perfectly for making mashed cauliflower, if you prefer that texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.
This recipe can easily be prepared as a camping meal. We do a lot of camping in the warmer months, so I am always looking for new dishes to add to our outdoor meal preparation. It would be simple enough to prepare all of these ingredients and wrap them into a tin foil packet for baking. I can’t wait to try it!
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TIPS FOR KETO COOKING:
- Find low carb substitutions for your current favorite recipes. Try cauliflower instead of perogies and radishes instead of potatoes.
- Maintain a healthy balance of protein and fats. Sometimes it’s hard to get enough fat and/or protein in a ketogenic diet, so be sure to include a balance of both in your dishes.
- Plan ahead and use tools like this Meal Planning Printable to reach maximum success.
- Find recipes that you love, like this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, Taco Bake, and Hamburger Soup, and use them in your weekly rotation.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools (aff links) like this food scale, these measuring cups, and a Kitchen Aid mixer.
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Loaded Cauliflower Bake Recipe
This loaded cauliflower bake recipe is a delicious low carb dish perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, cooked
- 125g cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 slices of bacon, cooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook cauliflower until al dente, drain and chop into bite sized pieces.
- Combine cauliflower, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and sour cream in a large bowl and mix well.
- Place mixture into an 8" round baking dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese and diced bacon.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until melty and golden.
- Serve with sour cream, green onions and bacon bits.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 579mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 17g
A delicious low carb meal for the whole family.
This cauliflower perogie casserole recipe is a family favorite full of delicious cheesy goodness. Add it to your low carb menu planning!
