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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole in a white casserole dish.

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

This Loaded Cauliflower Casserole recipe is Keto friendly, and gluten-free, with tender cauliflower, bacon, and cheese. It’s a family favorite alternative to loaded baked potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • pink salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon organic onion powder
  • fresh chives chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cauliflower until tender, 5 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • In a large saucepot, over medium heat, melt butter. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to a low simmer. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the onion powder, whisking until combined and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add drained cauliflower and all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon to the pot and stir until combined. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is nice and bubbly.
  • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1108IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, bacon, cauliflower, cheese, easy recipes, freezer friendly, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, kid friendly, Low Carb, make ahead, side dish
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