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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
If you loved baked potatoes with all the toppings, you'll love this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole. It's cheesy, creamy and just like a loaded baked potato, but lightened up thanks to cauliflower! An easy recipe that is the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower cut into about 1.5" florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 lices Bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt Skyr or sour cream, plus more for topping (or 2%)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (for easier clean up, or go without). Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle on spices and add minced garlic. Toss around to evenly coat then bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring at the halfway point. Keep oven on.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Add bacon to towel lined plate to soak up excess grease. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese, yogurt and sharp cheddar cheese; set aside.
- Assemble and bake: Once the cauliflower is done, add half of the cauliflower to a 2.5 or 3 quart casseroled dish. Place dollops of cream cheese mixture on top of cauliflower, reserving some, then add remaining cauliflower and remaining cream cheese mixture and pressing gently in between cauliflower. Bake for about 8 minutes, until cheese is melted and looks creamy.
- Remove dish from oven then top with more cheddar cheese, parmesan, scallions and cooked bacon. Top with more dollops of yogurt if you'd like. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
698mg
(29%)
Potassium
684mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
521IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
93mg
(103%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 93mg | 103% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.