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Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions {Low Carb}

May 7, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

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Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions - so rich and creamy, no one will guess cauliflower is the star

This Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato – bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole {Low Carb} - this is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato - bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top

Somehow last week, I ended up with an overload of cauliflower in my fridge, so I’ve been making all sorts of cauliflower dishes, and disguising it as Mashed Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes and this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole that I told my son was mashed potatoes. I know there are folks who don’t believe in hiding vegetables in their kids’ meals, but lately, my youngest son has been resisting vegetables. Somehow, he’s “too full” to eat them.

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole {Low Carb} - this is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato - bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top

So, when he asked what I was making the other day, I told him loaded mashed potatoes with bacon and cheese. I knew he’d eat it because he loves bacon. Don’t worry, this recipe uses just two slices of bacon and half a cup of cheese in the entire recipe. The trick is to crumble the crispy bacon up so there’s some in every bite, and to use an aged sharp cheddar cheese that has more flavor. I knew if I topped this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with caramelized onions, he’d eat it for sure. In fact, he asked for seconds.

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole {Low Carb} - this is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato - bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions - so rich and creamy, no one will guess cauliflower is the star
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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions {Low Carb}

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 strips bacon uncured
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup low-fat organic yogurt
  • 1/2 cup aged sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 scallion chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut cauliflower into florets and steam for about 20 minutes, until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, brown bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
  3. Heat olive oil in small skillet and saute onion until translucent; add garlic and saute util onions are browned.
  4. Transfer cooked cauliflower to food processor along with yogurt and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scrape mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle cheese and paprika on top. Broil until cheese is melted.
  5. Top casserole with sautéed onions, bacon pieces and chopped scallion.
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions {Low Carb}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 191mg8%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 220IU4%
Vitamin C 15.2mg18%
Calcium 170mg17%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, Easter, gluten-free, low carb, side dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: casserole, cauliflower, comfort food, low carb

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Comments

  1. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

    May 7, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Yum! This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  2. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    May 7, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Jeanette, can I tell you how much I LOVE this!!!! this is brilliant!!! love and making this!

    Reply
  3. Deborah says

    May 7, 2015 at 9:25 am

    I love all of the flavors running through this!!

    Reply
  4. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    May 7, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    Haha – Jeanette, I am a huge fan of sneaking in vegetables into my daughter’s diet and I simply love this! What an incredibly tasty way to get your son to eat cauliflower!

    Reply
  5. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    May 8, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I eat lots of cauliflowers, but never made anything like this. Definitely have to give this a try some time.

    Reply
  6. Laura O |Petite Allergy Treats says

    May 8, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    There is no shame in hiding a little (or a lot) of vegetables for kids! I can’t wait to try this for my boys. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    May 16, 2015 at 4:54 am

    I’m always up for sneaking in more veggies. Love this cauliflower casserole! Can’t wait to make it for my family:)

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 17, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      I’ve had to resort to sneaking in more veggies lately to get my son to eat his veggies. Hopefully he’ll outgrow this stage, but for now, it works 😉

      Reply
  8. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:15 am

    5 stars
    This looks incredible! I seriously can’t get enough of cauliflower lately. Can’t wait to make this!!

    Reply

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