Low Carb Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Creamy, baked & loaded. This cheesy veggie dish is a perfect side dish if you miss the mac and cheese type sides. It's not inteneded to taste like the full carb side dish but it sure does fill the gap in the healthiest way. Feel free to sub broccoli for the cauliflower and make it the exact same way...or not, you're the boss.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 284kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz cauliflower cut into florets - frozen is fine
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk or more heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika or to taste
- ¼ pepper to taste
- ½ tsp chicken bouillon or ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided in half
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan
- salt & pepper to taste TASTE IT before baking.
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 slices bacon * optional diced and cooked crispy
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Butter a 9x13 baking dish or 6 individual ramekins and set aside.
- Steam cauliflower florets in the microwave for 4 minutes or on the stove for 7 minutes and drain to dry.
- Add cream, cream cheese and all spices to a small sauce pan and set to medium heat. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ shredded Parmesan and ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; gently stir until cheeses have completely melted.
- Add the cauliflower florets into the pot, and using a large wooden spoon, gently mix around until everything is covered in cheese sauce.
- Transfer cauliflower mixture to previously prepared baking dish or ramekins; sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar, along with the Parmesan and melted butter if desired. (added in nutrition).
- Bake, uncovered, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove Cauliflower casserole from oven. Garnish with prepared bacon and additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve
Notes
This recipe makes about 6, six oz servings.
You can the recipe the dish in a casserole dish or individual ramekins for serving. Use less baking time (12-15) minutes if using the ramekins (so cute on the table).
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 453mg | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbs: 4g | Fat Ratio per Serving: 76.06% | Protein Ratio per Serving: 18.31% | Carb Ratio per Serving: 5.63%