Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Name: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs cauliflower florets cut in bite size pieces; 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded; 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese finely shredded; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 6 slices crispy cooked bacon coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (reserve one tablespoon for the top); Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

11 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:38:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2939.9 kcal (147%)

Total Fat246.1 g (352%)

Carbs73.6 g (28%)

Sugars33.6 g (37%)

Protein129.8 g (260%)

Sodium4703.8 mg (235%)

Fiber22.5 g (80%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

2 lbscauliflower florets

cut in bite size pieces

1 boxcream cheese

softened

½ cupsour cream

1 ½ cupssharp cheddar cheese

finely shredded

1 ½ cupsMonterey Jack cheese

finely shredded

1 teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoononion powder

6 slicesbacon

crispy, cooked, coarsely chopped

¼ cupfresh chives

chopped, reserve one tablespoon for the top

Instructions

Step 1

Steam the cauliflower until fork tender; approximately 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until creamy and smooth. Gently stir in cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon and chives. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Spoon into a casserole dish and top with the remaining bacon. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with remaining chives and serve.

Notes

Step 5

The cauliflower should be steamed or boiled until it is fork tender.

Step 6

Spray the casserole dish well with nonstick spray as it makes for easier clean up.

Step 7

For optimum flavor I recommend full fat sour cream, cream cheese and cheese for this recipe. It just tastes better with it.

Step 8

Fresh chives really make this casserole pop! They are worth the added expense and trouble.

Step 9

Other garnishes that work well include chopped parsley or green onions.

Step 10

Season to taste with salt and pepper. I love lots of pepper on this dish.

Step 11

This Loaded Cauliflower Casserole can be served as a full meal. It really is very filling but if more protein is desired consider adding roasted or grilled chicken. .