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    Author: Emily Krill | Published: Apr 10, 2018 | Modified: Jan 17, 2022

    Twice Baked Cauliflower

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    This Twice Baked Cauliflower recipe is a low carb take on classic loaded potato casserole.  It’s a healthy vegetable side with just 269 calories and 6g net carbs per serving.

    Low Carb Keto Twice Baked Cauliflower

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    • 💪 Why is cauliflower so healthy?
    • 🥔 Faux-tatoes anyone?
    • 🥣 Ingredients
    • 📖 Instructions
    • 📋 Recipe

    Greetings 👋

    Today I’m going to share a low carb twist on the classic loaded potato casserole.  But instead of potatoes we’ll be using…drum roll please…cauliflower.

    gif of a drag queen saying cauliflower

    Yes, cauliflower.

    When you are on a low carb diet, cauliflower is your new best friend.  And like any life long relationship, sometimes you are friends and sometimes you are frenemies.  But you do best when you and cauliflower are on good terms.

    💪 Why is cauliflower so healthy?

    This nutrient dense cruciferous vegetable has a lot going for it. Cauliflower contains natural substances that protect the bends and branches of your blood vessels, giving you good heart protection.  The high fiber content helps with regularity and aids in weight loss.  And it has anti-aging properties and can even help you detox.

    a casserole dish filled with Twice Baked Cauliflower

    🥔 Faux-tatoes anyone?

    Twice Baked Cauliflower is made just like twice baked potatoes.  And this recipe is so good, you will barely register the difference between the two.  Load the cauliflower up with sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon and these “faux-tatoes” will knock your socks off.

    🥣 Ingredients

    • cauliflower florets
    • cream cheese
    • sour cream
    • scallions
    • bacon
    • sharp cheddar cheese
    • fresh parsley

    Veggie Tip: For even more cruciferous action, you can try the loaded broccoli cauliflower casserole from the Real Balanced blog. It's got broc!

    a dish of Keto loaded potatoes

    📖 Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8 x 11 inch or 9 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray.
    2. Add cauliflower florets to a microwave safe bowl and add a ½ inch of water.  Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave for 7 minutes on High.  Drain well.
    3. Add cauliflower, cream cheese, salt, pepper and sour cream to a blender and blend until smooth.
    4. Fold in ¼ cup of cheddar cheese, parsley, ¾ of the scallions, and ⅔ of crumbled bacon bits.
    5. Add mixture to the prepared pan.  Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions. Loosely cover with a piece of tin foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the tin foil and bake about 10 minutes more, or until the cheese is slightly browned.

    In less than an hour, you’ll have a creamy, salty Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole with just 269 calories and 6g net carbs per serving.

    So will you miss the potatoes in twice baked potatoes?  

    Not really.

    a gif of a drag queen saying not really
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    📋 Recipe

    Twice Baked Cauliflower Faux-tatoes

    Low Carb Keto Twice Baked Cauliflower
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    This Twice Baked Cauliflower recipe is a low carb take on classic loaded potato casserole.

    • Author: Emily Krill
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 37
    • Total Time: 52 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • cooking spray
    • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 scallions, sliced, including dark green end
    • 6 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
    • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
    • 1 ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

    Instructions

    Step 1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8 x 11 inch or 9 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray.

    Step 2.  Add cauliflower florets to a microwave safe bowl and add a ½ inch of water.  Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave for 7 minutes on High.  Drain well.

    Step 3.  Add cauliflower, cream cheese, salt, pepper and sour cream to a blender and blend until smooth.

    Step 4.  Fold in ¼ cup of cheddar cheese, parsley, ¾ of the scallions, and ⅔ of crumbled bacon bits.

    Step 5.  Add mixture to the prepared pan.  Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions. Loosely cover with a piece of tin foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the tin foil and bake about 10 minutes more, or until the cheese is slightly browned.

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 269
    • Fat: 21
    • Carbohydrates: 8
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 13

    Keywords: Twice Baked Cauliflower, Keto Twice Baked Cauliflower, Loaded Cauliflower

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    1. Maggie says

      October 25, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      This is as good or better than twice baked potatoes! I will definitely make this again.

      ★★★★★

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      • EmilyKrill says

        October 25, 2018 at 9:56 pm

        This is such a good low carb alternative to potatoes.

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    2. Beverly Krill says

      April 13, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      I love the idea of getting a free cookbook for joining the mailing list.
      Way to go Emily! And thanks.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 13, 2018 at 8:09 pm

        Any time!

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