Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole: A Low-Carb Delight

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 8-inch dish

Ingredients

  • 1large headcauliflower, chopped

  • 1 ½cupsshredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

  • ½cupbacon bits (such as Hormel®)

  • ½(8 ounce) packagelow-fat cream cheese

  • ½cuplow-fat sour cream

  • ¼cupminced green onions

  • 3tablespoonsbutter

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, but not overly soft, 3 to 5 minutes.

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  4. Drain well and transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash cauliflower, leaving some chunks.

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  5. Reserve 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon bacon bits. Mix remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, remaining bacon bits, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, butter, salt, and pepper into mashed cauliflower in the bowl.

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  6. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
46mg
15%
Sodium
640mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
16g
33%
Vitamin C
66mg
73%
Calcium
195mg
15%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
514mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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