Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
This Cauliflower Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with comfort – proof that low-carb can still mean delicious. Tender cauliflower is baked in a rich, cheesy sauce and topped with crispy bacon for a dish that rivals any potato casserole. Whether you’re eating keto, cutting carbs, or just love cheesy vegetables, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
This recipe makes a delicious side dish that everyone can enjoy – even those on a low-carb or keto diet. The casserole makes a great side dish to any steak, pork, or chicken entrée.
This baked cauliflower casserole is not only tasty, but it’s also easy to make. In this recipe, the cauliflower is cut into florets rather than riced, simplifying the prep. In under an hour, you’ll have a steaming hot cauliflower dish ready for your family and friends!
Let’s take a look at how this delicious cauliflower bake is made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
This dish is made with a lot of basic ingredients that you should be able to find at all grocery stores.
- 2 heads fresh cauliflower
- 3 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- salt
- black pepper
- green onions (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Set the pan aside and get ready to cook!
- Cut the heads of cauliflower into florets that are bite-sized. You’re not going to use the stems in this recipe, so you can toss them into your compost pile. Place the cauliflower florets in a pot, fill it with 1 to 2 inches of water, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes. The steamed cauliflower should be tender but still have a crunch. Drain the cooked cauliflower.
- Combine sour cream, cream cheese, 3 cups Cheddar cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the cauliflower and chopped bacon (from the 6 slices).
- Pour the cauliflower-cream cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 25-30 minutes, uncovered.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese and chopped bacon over it. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, if desired.
If you love low-carb comfort food, you’ll want to try a few more of my favorites. My Loaded Cauliflower Soup is creamy and cozy, Zucchini Tots make a great crunchy side, Keto Skillet Lasagna brings big Italian flavor, and my Massaman Chicken Curry is full of bold spices and satisfying taste.
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- medium pot
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower
- 3 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices bacon cooked crispy and chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 slices bacon cooked crispy and chopped
- green onions chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets. Place the cauliflower in a medium-size pot and fill the pot with 1-inch of water. Steam for 5-7 minutes. The cauliflower should be tender but still have a crunch. Drain the cooked cauliflower.
- Combine sour cream, cream cheese, 3 cups Cheddar cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the cauliflower and chopped bacon (from the 6 slices).
- Pour the cauliflower mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 – 30 minutes uncovered.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese and chopped bacon. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips For Steaming Cauliflower
If you have a steamer basket, use it. Otherwise, place the cauliflower in a pot, add 2 inches of water, cover, and steam/cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
Alternatively, you can microwave the cauliflower with 2-3 tablespoons of water in a glass bowl, covered with a plate, for 3 – 4 minutes. (You can learn more about how to microwave steam cauliflower at Baking Mischief.)
Nutrition Information
This tasty dish has the flavors of a loaded baked potato without all of the carbohydrates. Below is a nutritional breakdown snapshot.
This gluten-free cheesy cauliflower casserole recipe is sure to be a hit at your home!
Cauliflower makes a great low-carb alternative to rice, potatoes, and most other starchy sides. It’s often served with cheese sauce, but this cauliflower casserole recipe is even better!
Last Bite
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