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Published: Mar 27, 2013 · Updated: Sep 29, 2021 by Carole Jones · 7 Comments

Loaded Cauliflower Bake

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Just a few more days until I get to use my “willpower” against the givings of the Easter Bunny.

Just a few more days until I can’t leave my children’s Easter baskets alone and start eating all things chocolate.

Just a few more days until I am racked with guilt for eating all the Reeses peanut butter eggs and have to run a few extra miles every morning.

Aren’t holidays such a joy?

Loaded Cauliflower Bake

 
In an attempt to not completely give up this weekend, I will be making this indulgent side dish instead of my standard cheesy potatoes I serve at Easter.
 
Is this recipe low in fat?  No.
 
Is this recipe low in calories?  No.
 
Is this recipe delicious and better for me than potatoes?  You betcha!
 
We have a winner!
 
 
So if you approach holidays like I do and try to find the lesser of two evils, definitely make this instead of your normal cheesy potatoes to go along side your ham.  This cauliflower completely reminds me of my favorite way to eat a baked potato:  LOADED!  Except instead of a high carb potato, you get the less guilty substitution of cauliflower.  Yet, you don’t miss it at all.

 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 C heavy cream
  • 10 green onions, chopped
  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled or 1/2 C precooked bacon pieces
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Chop cauliflower into small florets.  Place in a large, microwave safe bowl and add 3/4 C water.  Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes.  Stir the cauliflower, cover, and heat again for about 5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender, but not mushy.
2.  While cauliflower cooks, mix together all the remaining ingredients, leaving enough of both shredded cheeses to sprinkle over the top of the finished dish.  Once the cauliflower is finished cooking, drain away the water and add the hot cauliflower to the cheese mixture.  Stir it all together well.
3.  Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle on the remaining cheeses.  Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.

  • Author: Carole Jones

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8th
  • Calories: 393
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 879mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg

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Categories: Side Dishes Tags: Cauliflower, Gluten Free, Low-Carb, Vegetables

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  1. Christine says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Mmmm…this looks delicious! I will have to give this a go once I’ve converted to UK measurements. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  2. Susan Lindquist says

    March 28, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Oh my! That first photo sells this dish! I have never seen a more gooey yummy bite of cauliflower! Winner recipe, all right! Happy Easter!

    Reply
  3. Made From Pinterest says

    April 02, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I swear I had not read your post until today. AFTER posting mine about roasted squash. Amazing how often we are thinking along the same lines. No wonder I like you so much.
    Sherri @ madefrompinterest.net

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  4. Mrs. DDD says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Do you think this dish would work well making the day before and then reheating to serve?

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  5. Carole says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Absolutely!

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  6. Lynne says

    October 07, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Trying this tonight. Am trying low carb dishes and miss the dreaded potatoes. Hope this will take its place.

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    • Carole says

      October 07, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Lynne- glad you found a low carb recipe to try! I have quite a few great ones so take a look at the low carb option in the “categories” menu.

      Reply

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