Description
Indulge in this decadent Loaded Cauliflower Casserole, a low-carb alternative to traditional loaded potato casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this dish is a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 4 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare cauliflower: Steam or boil cauliflower florets until tender, then drain and pat dry.
- Mix cheese: Combine sour cream, cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Fold in cauliflower, half of bacon, and half of green onions.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake until bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Top with remaining bacon and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole in advance and reheat it later.
- For added spice, consider including crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
