Loaded Cauliflower

If you are wanting to keep the carbs to a low you will adore this Loaded Cauliflower that’s a meal in itself. This is a great recipe that’s quick, easy and the ultimate in comfort food without the guilt!

Ingredients:

4 cups cauliflower florets (1 L)

Cheese Sauce (CLICK for the recipe)

  (use ²/₃  cup (150 mL) grated sharp Cheddar)
Topping:

²/₃  cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese (150 mL)

4 slices cooked bacon, chopped

2 tbsp chopped, fresh parsley (30 mL)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 

In pot boiling water, cook cauliflower until tender, or steam the cauliflower. Drain cauliflower well. On chopping board, chop cauliflower into smaller pieces. 

In large bowl, combine cauliflower and Cheese Sauce (see ingredient listing).  Place cauliflower in 2-qt (2 L) shallow casserole dish. 

Topping:  In small bowl combine ²/₃  cup (150 mL) grated Cheddar cheese, bacon and parsley.  Sprinkle over the top of the cauliflower.

Bake about 15 minutes, or until slightly browned and bubbly.  You could put the casserole under the broiler for 2 minutes to brown the cauliflower a little more.

Yield:  6 servings

1 serving

248.7 calories

12.6 g protein

20.4 g fat

1.3 g fiber

3.6 g net carbs 

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Source:  low-carb-news.blogspot.com.au/