Best 8 Loaded Cauliflower Recipes

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**Loaded Cauliflower: A Keto-Friendly and Flavorful Dish**

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional side dishes? Look no further than Loaded Cauliflower, a versatile dish that combines the goodness of cauliflower with a variety of flavorful ingredients. This low-carb and keto-friendly recipe is a perfect choice for those following a healthy lifestyle or simply seeking a tasty dish. In this article, we'll explore the delightful variations of Loaded Cauliflower, from a classic cheesy version to unique creations with bacon, broccoli, and even a Mexican twist. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free indulgence that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Cauliflower just got loaded -- like a baked potato, that is. All the familiar flavors of your favorite stuffed spud are in this cheesy casserole that is low in carbs and high in flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bacon, cut 1/2-inch thick
2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (3 to 4 pounds total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded Cheddar
4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2/3 cup sour cream

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



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Loaded cauliflower is creamed with cheese, chives, and bacon bits.

Provided by Mandy Campbell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup bacon bits
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

LOADED CAULIFLOWER



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A great way to add some zip to your cauliflower. This recipe is low-carb and resembles a loaded potato! Very unique and down right tasty!

Provided by BOOKCHICKADEE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dry ranch salad dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 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 very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, mash, and strain excess water.
  • Mix cauliflower, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a 9-inch baking dish; top with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 226.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Awesome low carb recipe for cauliflower. Hubby gobbled it up!

Provided by Amy Smathers

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices turkey bacon, or more to taste
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • 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, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; add cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon, 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, mushrooms, and 3 tablespoons chives and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining bacon and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining chives over casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 780.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

FULLY LOADED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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A lower in carb version of my favorite baked potato salad. Most people when I serve this can't tell right away that this is made with cauliflower. Even my cauliflower hating husband enjoys this salad!

Provided by Sarah Jo

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup fat-free sour cream
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
4 green onions, chopped
1 bunch chopped fresh chives
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble into bacon bits.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine the cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in large bowl. Spread the cauliflower on the foil-lined baking sheet, and roast in the preheated oven until the cauliflower is lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Place the cooled roasted cauliflower, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; stir. Fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onion, chives, pepper sauce, and paprika. Adjust salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 328.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LOADED BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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A great low-carb substitute for the classic side dish, the loaded baked potato. Top with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups fresh cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons real bacon bits
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add cauliflower and boil until fork-tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Add sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper to the cauliflower. Mash to desired texture, adding more sour cream for a creamier consistency.
  • Transfer cauliflower mixture to an 8-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 565.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

LOW-CARB LOADED BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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Need a low-carb side dish? Well, this is a fantastic cauliflower one. It's super hearty and creamy. The cheese sauce and bacon bits really do make this taste like a baked potato casserole. Crushed pork rinds on top cook until golden and adds nice texture. When hot out of the oven the cheese sauce is a little thin but thickens as...

Provided by Rhonda White

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp tangy Dijon mustard
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 jar(s) Hormel real 50% less fat bacon bits (or pieces)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 c (more or less, to taste) finely crushed pork skins (pork rinds)
1 green onion, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Steam cauliflower florets in about 1/2 inch of water in a covered dish in the microwave about 6 minutes or until slightly tender. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. While cauliflower steams, melt butter over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepot. Lightly saute onion for 1-2 minutes, until soft.
  • 3. Slowly pour in 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
  • 4. Add Dijon mustard, stirring the mixture well. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent scorching.
  • 5. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  • 6. Stir in bacon pieces, salt, and pepper.
  • 7. Drain cauliflower. Add cauliflower and stir to coat.
  • 8. Pour into a buttered or olive-oil coated 2-quart casserole dish.
  • 9. Dust the top with crushed pork rinds. (No need to butter the pork rinds as their natural oils will brown and crisp them nicely.)
  • 10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly. If the top begins to over-brown, you may cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
  • 11. If desired, garnish with chopped scallions (green onions). Serve hot.

LOADED CAULIFLOWER



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I found this recipe by Courtney Luper on Facebook and thought I'd share it.

Provided by Janus Joy Miller

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cauliflower, cut up bite size
8 bacon strips
6 Tbsp chives, chopped
1/2 c vegan mayonnaise
1/2 c sour cream, fat-free
2 c sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  • 2. Cook bacon in oven on a rack over a pan for 20 minutes until crisp.
  • 3. While bacon is cooking, steam cauliflower and mushrooms until tender - about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Remove bacon from oven, and chop into bite size pieces.
  • 5. Turn oven up to 425F.
  • 6. In a bowl, combine cauliflower, mushrooms, mayo, sour cream, half the chives, half the cheese, and half the bacon. Toss gently until well combined.
  • 7. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • 8. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly, and top with remaining cheese, chives, and bacon.
  • 9. Bake at 425F until cheese is melted - about 15-20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is dense and compact, with no signs of bruising or wilting.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower: It should still be slightly firm when you bite into it.
  • Use a variety of toppings: This will add flavor and texture to your dish. Some popular options include cheese, bacon, vegetables, and nuts.
  • Serve immediately: Loaded cauliflower is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Loaded cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a low-carb and keto-friendly option. With so many different ways to customize it, there's sure to be a loaded cauliflower recipe that everyone will love.

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