If you are looking for a mac and cheese replacement, this recipe will do the trick. This makes a cheesy and creamy side dish and the bacon gives it that extra flavor, making it even more delicious.
This is a great side that complements any type of meat but goes great with these air fryer parmesan pork chops or air fryer chicken tenders. Your kids will be asking for this every night of the week. You can make these two recipes in your air fryer while your casserole is baking in the oven.
CAULIFLOWER CHEESY BACON CASSEROLE
December 12, 2019
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 20 oz. frozen cauliflower or medium head
- 3 oz. softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 oz. heavy cream
- 4 slice bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Steam or cook cauliflower until tender.
- Drain well.
- In another pan, add heavy cream, butter, cream cheese, crumbled bacon and 6 oz of the grated cheese.
- Stir continuously until melted and thoroughly combined.
- Add drained cauliflower to a casserole dish and pour cheese mixture over.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, uncover and add the rest of the grated cheese.
- Let bake for 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
CAULIFLOWER CHEESY BACON CASSEROLE
Serves: 4
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 558.13 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 49.36 g | 75.4% | |
| Saturated Fat 25.91 g | 125% | |
| Trans Fat 0.94 g | ||
| Cholesterol 135.05 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium 674.95 mg | 28.1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.14 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.31 g | 12% | |
| Sugars 2 g | ||
| Protein 21.77 g | ||
| Vitamin A 37.6 % | Vitamin C 76.95 % | |
| Calcium 44.79 % | Iron 6.0 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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