Loaded Cauliflower Au Gratin
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 c. cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 6 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks.
- ¼ c. heavy cream
- 3 T. unsalted butter, softened.
- ¼ t. garlic powder
- ½ t. dried dill
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1½ c. Italian cheese blend, shredded.
- 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled.
- 1 T. fresh chives, chopped.
- Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket on top of a pot with boiling water and steam until fork-tender, around 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer cauliflower into a cold-water bath to prevent further cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
- Transfer steamed cauliflower to a large bowl and add cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, garlic powder, and dried dill. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
- Transfer to oven-safe casserole dish and top with shredded cheese blend and crumbled bacon. Place in pre-heated oven and roast until cheese is melted and nicely browned on top, around 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately topped with fresh chives. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information: *
Carbs/Serving:
Total Carbs: 5.36g
Fiber: 1.5g
Net Carbs: 3.86g
Calorie Breakdown:
Protein: 15%
Fat: 78%
Carbohydrates: 7%