Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower (Keto, GF, Low-Iron)

Who says cauliflower has to be boring? It's delicious if you cover it in cheese, cream , and bacon! Spice up your cauliflower with this great cheesy bacon cauliflower side dish recipe.

I served this on the side of pork steaks, and it reminded Blake of mac n' cheese. He ate the whole pan! I'll definitely make it again when he's craving mac n' cheese.

I don't think you can get the same level of decadence in this dish with dairy-free conversions. But you can definitely try. I'd probably use Daiya cheese, cashew milk, and tasteless coconut oil as my dairy-free substitutions. I haven't tried to make a dairy-free version of cheesy bacon cauliflower, so if you try it, come back and let me know how it goes!

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This would make a great side dish alongside any main dish. It's fantastic with pork and I think it would pair well with garlic rosemary cornish game hens. I also think it would be an awesome side dish at your keto Thanksgiving celebration.

This dish is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect side dish for any main course that is on the lean side. I wouldn't serve it alongside fattier cuts like duck or lamb, but it would go very well with chicken or turkey breast.

Recipe

Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower

Heather Cooan

This cheesy bacon cauliflower is a surprisingly great substitute for mac n' cheese. Who knew cauliflower could be so good!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 849 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 12 Oz. frozen cauliflower
• ▢ ¼ Cup chives
• ▢ 8 Oz. shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 4 Oz. heavy cream
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ ¼ Cup butter
• ▢ 12 Oz. bacon, cooked and crumbled (pastured and nitrate-free preferred)

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a casserole dish.
• Rinse the frozen cauliflower with cool water, drain, and add to the dish.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer the chives, bacon, and butter pats over the cauliflower.
• Top with the cheese, pour the cream over the top, and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories:849kcalCarbohydrates:8gProtein:45gFat:71gFiber:2gNet Carbohydrates:6g

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