Creamy Cauliflower Casserole With Bacon And Cheddar Recipes

LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
• Put the cauliflower florets in a 3-quart casserole dish. Toss with the reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the florets are soft and begin to brown, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese and 1 cup of the Cheddar in a medium bowl until well combined. Dollop over the cauliflower, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and bake until the cauliflower is tender when poked with a knife and the Cheddar is melted and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Dollop the sour cream evenly over the casserole and sprinkle with the scallions and reserved bacon pieces.

LOADED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover, and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool 10 minutes.
• Combine mozzarella cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 the bacon bits, and chives in a large bowl. Add cauliflower; mix well. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon bits and Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

SIMPLE CAULIFLOWER KETO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil and cook cauliflower until tender but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Combine Cheddar cheese, cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange cauliflower in a casserole dish and cover with cheese mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a wide 3-quart (9x13) casserole dish, with nonstick spray, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer. Keep the bowl handy. Roast cauliflower on the lower rack for 30 minutes, until the florets are tender and begin to brown.
• Meanwhile, arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet. Bake on the upper rack until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the bacon and cauliflower from the oven. Stir the cauliflower, spread it back into an even layer, and place it on the upper rack to continue cooking until the end of its baking time.
• Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and lightly pat dry. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop or crumble the bacon into small pieces.
• In the same bowl that you used to toss the cauliflower, beat together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until combined. Stir in 1/3 cup Gruyere cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and half of the chopped bacon.
• Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and dollop the cream cheese mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of Gruyere and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
• Return the pan to the upper third of the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Broil the casserole until golden on top, 1 to 3 minutes. Do not walk away, and watch carefully to make sure the cheese does not burn.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chives and remaining bacon. Serve hot.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• 1. Mix bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, and parsley in small bowl. Set aside for topping. 2.Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and cauliflower and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse cauliflower with cold water. Transfer half of cauliflower to cutting board and roughly chop. (Topping and cauliflower may be refrigerated separately for up to 1 day.) 3. Melt cream cheese in now-empty pot over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 1/2 cups cheese and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in sour cream, cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to 2-quart baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Serve.

LOADED BACON CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE (KETO + LOW CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium size sauce pan, add the cauliflower florets and chicken broth. Boil 6-10 minutes until fork tender
• Drain liquid and transfer cauliflower to a mixing bowl add the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and spices.
• Mash or blend (using an immersion blender) until it reaches your desired consistany.
• Lightly spray a 12-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet with non-stick spray. Trasfer the casserole to the dish and top with the remaining cheddar and parmesan.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, or until gold and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
• Top with chopped green onions, bacon and sour cream.

LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Add the cauliflower to a large microwave safe bowl along with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 4 minutes or until cauliflower is soft.
• Mash cauliflower with a potato masher.
• Add the cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream to the bowl and stir well until the cheese has melted into the cauliflower.
• Stir in the bacon, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Serve hot.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350.
• Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket in a pot with water, cover the top, bring to a boil and steam for 10-15 minutes, until very tender. (The exact time will depend on the size of your florets.)
• Drain the cauliflower well and pay dry.
• Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a food processor. (You may need to do this in batches.) Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, butter, salt and pepper and process until smooth. Add 2-4 tablespoons of milk, as needed, to get it to come together and get the right consistency.
• Taste and add salt, pepper and more butter if needed.
• Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish that's sprayed with cooking spray (or brushed with melted butter, if you prefer).
• Smooth the top to make it even then sprinkle with the paprika and the remaining cup of cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes, until the dish is warmed through and the cheese is melted.
• Top with the cooked, crumbled bacon and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Mix bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, and parsley in small bowl. Set aside for topping.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tbsp salt and cauliflower, cook until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer half to cutting board and roughly chop.
• Melt cream cheese on low heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 1/2 cups of cheddar, cook until starts to melt.
• Off heat stir in sour cream, cauliflower, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• 1. Mix bacon, 1/2 C cheese, and parsley in small bowl. Set aside for topping. 2. Adjust rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tbsp. salt and cauliflower and cook until tender, about seven minutes. Drain and rinse cauliflower with cold water. Transfer half of cauliflower to cutting board and roughly chop. (Topping and cauliflower may be refrigerated separately for up to a day) 3. Melt cream cheese in now-empty pot over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 1/2 C cheese and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in sour cream, cauliflower, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to 2 quart baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Serve.