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Mexican Cauliflower Rice Dip

This low-carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Dip packs ALL the flavor with LOADS of volume! Perfect as a party dip or to eat as meal with chips, pita bread or a salad. One serving is HUGE and less than 200 calories. It's cheesy, creamy, beefy and oh so good!!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz.) bags frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion (115g) diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning ~4 Tablespoons
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream (120g)
  • 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese (84g)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Microwave cauliflower rice according to package directions. Drain any excess water from the bag. 
  3. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray and add the diced onion. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes, then stir in the cauliflower rice and a few cracks/shakes of salt and pepper. Saute together for another 4-5 minutes. Then transfer the cauliflower rice and onion mixture to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. In the same skillet, add the ground beef with a few cracks/shakes of salt and pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink, breaking into smaller pieces as you go. Then add the taco seasoning and stir until evenly dispersed amongst the beef. Remove from heat and layer the beef on top of the cauliflower rice layer. 
  5. In a medium sized bowl, add the cream cheese and sour cream; mix to combine (I used a hand mixer for this but a spoon works too  as long as you combine them well!) Then fold in the diced tomatoes. Add this layer on top of the beef and spread across the pan evenly.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese then place in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly!

Notes

  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free cream cheese, dairy-free sour cream and dairy-free shredded cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of dish (193g) Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9.2g (3%) Protein 18.4g (37%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5.4g (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4.7g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of dish (193g)
Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9.2g 3%
Protein 18.4g 37%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5.4g 27%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4.7g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.