Who doesn’t miss the delicious comfort of cheesy mashed potatoes? This cauliflower recipe fills the void, providing the same warm, fuzzy feelings as the classic dish. An excellent side for a holiday meal or a simple weeknight dinner, it’s loaded with good fats to keep your macros in line.
Ingredients List
- 2 (10-oz) bags microwaveable cauliflower rice
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp butter or ghee
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp crispy-cooked bacon crumbles
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (165°C). Following the package directions, microwave the cauliflower packages one at a time until hot throughout, usually 3 to 4 minutes. Working quickly, in a mixing bowl combine the hot cauliflower, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and butter. Stir until melted and combined. Stir in the garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Spread mixture into a 9 by 9-inch (10-cup / 2.5-quart) casserole dish, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, until the cheese is hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon and green onion on top, and serve.
This is our go-to family side. It’s so good and filling, it can almost be a meal by itself! Delicious!
So good! I tried it in the bag for lunch, and it was so fast and easy. Satisfied my hunger for the whole day too!
This dish is just delicious! Everybody loved it!