If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to your beloved mashed potato recipe, we’ve got you covered. Loaded Cauliflower Casserole brings the creaminess, the cheesiness, and of course, the bacon bits. But rest assured, it is better for your health! Low-carb never tasted so hearty and comfort food-esque. You’ll have so much more energy and feel so much more satisfied with your food… no need to only eat boring, bland, unfulfilling salads all the time! Mashed potatoes wished they could taste as amazingly delicious as Loaded Cauliflower Casserole!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large head cauliflower, cleaned and trimmed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled, and divided
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced and divided
- sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large pot, add the chicken stock and the garlic.
Step 3 –Add the whole head of the cauliflower to the pot, cover, and steam over medium-high heat until the cauliflower is fork tender and soft enough to mash, about 15 minutes.
Step 4 –Drain the chicken stock from the pot and let the steamed cauliflower sit in the hot pot to help dry out the excess moisture.
Step 5 –Mash the cauliflower with the cream cheese and the sour cream until well mashed together.
Step 6 –Mix 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of the bacon, 1/2 of the green onions, the salt, and the pepper into the mashed cauliflower mixture.
Step 7 –Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese and the remaining bacon.
Step 8 –Bake, uncovered, until heated through and the cheese has melted, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 9 –Garnish with the remaining green onions.
Step 10 –Serve.
