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Keto Cheesy Cauliflower “Mashed Potato” Casserole
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.
Servings: 8 One Serving: 3/4 cup
Ingredients
- 20 oz 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
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp 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). Place cauliflower rice in a covered microwave safe bowl for 5 minutes. Working quickly, in a mixing bowl combine the hot cauliflower, half of the cheddar cheese, and all of the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and butter. Stir until melted and combined. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture into a 9 by 9-inch (10-cup / 2.5-quart) casserole dish, sprinkle the remaining 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.
Nutritional Information - Macros
- 172 Calories
- 15 g Fat
- 6 g Protein
- 5 g Total Carbs
- 1 g Fiber
- 4 g Net Carbs
Tips
- If you’re in a hurry and want a quick, delicious bite with no baking and almost no cleanup, halve the recipe, then mix everything together in the microwaveable cauliflower rice bag after it’s heated; It can serve 2 or 4 depending on how many macros you want to consume.
- Store leftovers in Tupperware in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot.