How to Make Loaded Cauliflower Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for those looking for a low-carb alternative to traditional loaded potato casserole. This recipe is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of a loaded baked potato, but with the added health benefits of cauliflower.

This casserole is loaded with all the classic ingredients you would find in a loaded baked potato – crispy bacon, creamy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions. The cauliflower provid...

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices turkey bacon, or more to taste
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; add cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon, 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, mushrooms, and 3 tablespoons chives and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining bacon and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining chives over casserole.
  • Nutrition

    346 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 780mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 482mg