Best 2 Low Carb Twice Baked Cauliflower Recipes

Feast your taste buds on a culinary delight that seamlessly blends health and flavor – the low-carb twice-baked cauliflower! This innovative dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also caters to those seeking a healthier lifestyle. Imagine tender cauliflower florets, roasted to perfection, transformed into a creamy, cheese-infused delight. This low-carb alternative to traditional twice-baked potatoes is a game-changer, offering a guilt-free indulgence.

Embark on a culinary journey with three enticing variations of this low-carb marvel – the classic twice-baked cauliflower, the indulgent cheesy cauliflower casserole, and the savory bacon and cheddar cauliflower. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate.

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LOW-CARB, TWICE-BAKED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

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A twist to the twice-baked potato, for those looking for an alternative.

Provided by buddyboy02

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup bacon bits (such as Hormel®)
½ (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
½ cup low-fat sour cream
¼ cup minced green onions
3 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, but not overly soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Mash, using a potato masher, leaving some chunks.
Reserve 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon bacon bits. Mix remaining Cheddar cheese, remaining bacon bits, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, butter, salt, and pepper into the mashed cauliflower in the bowl. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 639.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LOW-CARB TWICE BAKED CAULIFLOWER

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Low-Carb Twice Baked Cauliflower (Makes 6-8 servings; recipe adapted slightly from The Low Carb Gourmet.) http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/09/twice-baked-cauliflower-recipe.html http://kalynsprintablerecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/twice-baked-cauliflower.html

Provided by joelmw

Categories Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower
4 ounces cream cheese (low-fat or regular, do not use fat-free)
1/2 cup sour cream (low-fat or regular, do not use fat-free)
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (if you only have finely grated Parmesan, use a bit less)
6 slices bacon, cooked until very crisp, fat blotted with paper towel and then crumbled
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (I used Kraft 2% milk sharp cheddar, but use the cheese you prefer as long as it's sharp cheddar)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F/180°C.
Cut out stem and core from cauliflower, and cut into small pieces.
Cook in large pot of boiling salted water until cauliflower is tender, but not overly soft.
Drain well and mash with potato masher, leaving some chunks.
Mix in cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, Parmesan, and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon.
Spread evenly in a medium-sized glass casserole dish.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and reserved bacon.
Bake 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 366.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 11.5

Tips:

To save time, you can use a pre-riced bag of cauliflower.
If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the cauliflower by hand.
Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the cauliflower as possible before baking, or the cauliflower will be soggy.
For a crispy crust, brush the cauliflower florets with olive oil before baking.
You can add other vegetables to the cauliflower, such as broccoli, spinach, or zucchini.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
Serve the twice-baked cauliflower immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Twice-baked cauliflower is a delicious and healthy low-carb side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give twice-baked cauliflower a try.