Best 5 Twice Baked Cauliflower Recipes

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**Twice-Baked Cauliflower: A Low-Carb, Flavorful Dish for All Occasions**

Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that's also good for you? Look no further than twice-baked cauliflower. This versatile dish is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato-based dishes, featuring tender cauliflower florets coated in a creamy sauce, topped with cheese, and baked to perfection. Whether you're following a low-carb or keto diet, seeking a nutritious side dish, or simply looking for a unique and satisfying meal, twice-baked cauliflower has something for everyone. This article presents a collection of twice-baked cauliflower recipes, each offering a slightly different twist on this classic dish. From a classic twice-baked cauliflower recipe with a rich and cheesy sauce to variations featuring unique ingredients like bacon, broccoli, and even sweet potato, there's a recipe here to suit every taste. Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight that's both satisfying and good for you.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

TWICE-BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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This vegetarian and onion-free version of the dish turned out delicious. Even my cauliflower-hating wife loved it! Served with fresh cracked pepper brought the flavors out nicely.

Provided by Rachel Meytin

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets with stems cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and mash with a potato masher until few chunks remain; add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture into a 8-inch square casserole dish; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil or lid.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking until the top is browned, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

TWICE BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON



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Awesome substitute for mashed potatoes and a great way to get kids to eat their veggies!!!

Provided by Kelly Marie Cook

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 (20 ounce) bags frozen cauliflower
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons bacon bits
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large, square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Put cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in microwave oven until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Blend cauliflower in a food processor until smooth; add sour cream, yogurt, and butter and process again until smooth.
  • Mix blended cauliflower mixture in a bowl with 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, garlic, and black pepper; spread into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven on the middle rack until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Switch oven to 'broil' and continue baking until the top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 392.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 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

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

MOCK TWICE BAKED POTATOES (CAULIFLOWER)



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I made this for Thanksgiving once and one of my daughter's friends wanted to know what was in the "potatoes"! People who claim to dislike cauliflower love this dish.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces frozen cauliflower
1/2 cup sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese (cut up)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cheddar cheese, divided
6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the frozen cauliflower in a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Stir and cook another 4 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes. Place in a colander to drain and blot with paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible.
  • Place the cauliflower in a food processor. Add the sour cream, cream cheese, butter, half the cheese, half the bacon, salt and pepper to processor. Process until contents have the smooth consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Grease the same casserole used for cooking the cauliflower and pour in the cauliflower mixture.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes at 400º or until lightly browned.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to grate the cauliflower.
  • Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the cauliflower as possible before baking. This will help the cauliflower to brown and crisp.
  • For a cheesy cauliflower, add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the cauliflower mixture.
  • For a spicy cauliflower, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the cauliflower mixture.
  • For a smoky cauliflower, add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the cauliflower mixture.
  • Top the cauliflower with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, bacon, or breadcrumbs.
  • Bake the cauliflower until it is golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Twice-baked cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber and protein. With so many different ways to prepare it, there is sure to be a twice-baked cauliflower recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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