Description
This creamy, cheesy cauliflower casserole is a comforting low-carb side dish or vegetarian main. It’s baked to golden perfection and packed with flavor, making it perfect for holidays or everyday dinners. Keyword: cauliflower casserole, low carb, vegetarian casserole
Ingredients
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- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional for non-vegetarian version)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam or boil cauliflower florets until just tender, about 5–7 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the cauliflower until well coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with green onions before serving, if desired.
Notes
- To make it vegetarian, skip the bacon.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
