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.

Prosper Somto
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I'm always looking for new low-carb recipes and this one looks amazing.


Iftikhar Khan
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This dish is going on my must-make list.


Michael Graves
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious.


Turyabamukama Simpson
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Francisca Adoma
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I love that this dish is low-carb and still so satisfying.


Peter makan
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This dish is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.


Muhammad Khan and DJ
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


BIKASH BC
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy sauce and the crispy cauliflower.


Aman Andrea
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cauliflower is a great low-carb alternative to potatoes, and the toppings are endless. I've tried it with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and even pulled pork.


Murtza Heidar
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This baked cauliflower dish was a hit with my family! The cheesy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cauliflower was perfectly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.