Loaded Baked Cauliflower Casserole
Cauliflower is cooked to perfection with cheesy goodness that melts into all the nooks and crannies. Cauliflower Casserole is a healthy alternative to the classic loaded baked potato.
Servings: 6
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head (about 1 1/2 lbs.) cauliflower ,trimmed and cut into small florettes, 6 cups
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese ,divided
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese ,at room temperature
- 4 slices crisp-cooked turkey bacon ,chopped
- 4 scallions ,sliced on diagonal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Toss cauliflower, oil, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until evenly coated and bake, covered, 30 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl combine 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and cream cheese until blended.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375F.
- Remove casserole dish from oven and carefully uncover. Stir in cheese mixture until cauliflower is evenly coated. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, additional 25 minutes or until tender, hot and bubbly.
- Top with bacon and scallions.
Notes
Makes 6 servings.
Variations
Make it a loaded mashed cauliflower casserole!
- Prepare recipe up until Step 5, cooking 45 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
- After removing the casserole dish from the oven, mash the cauliflower using a potato masher.
- Then stir in cheese mixture and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Return to the oven as instructed in Step 6.
- Delicious with broccoli too!
- Use minced fresh garlic in place of the garlic powder
- Make with shredded mozzarella cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 1mg