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As the weather cools down, I’m in comfort food mode. And, low carb comfort food often means cauliflower is involved. How about an easy loaded cauliflower casserole?
How To Make Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Healthy
Okay, that header is a trick question. If you ask me, loaded cauliflower casserole is already healthy! The cauliflower is a delicious way to make a low carb comfort food side dish that’s packed with veggies.
Now, don’t attack me for calling this side dish healthy. Sure, cauliflower casserole does have butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon in it.
Some people may be wondering if I’m crazy to consider it healthy. But, I’m not one to fear fat. I believe that it can be a good thing if you use unprocessed sources. I use grass-fed butter and uncured bacon. And, a casserole like this is much healthier than one with potatoes.
My friend, Kim, has a yummy loaded cauliflower recipe using mashed cauliflower. Try her version here if you miss mashed potatoes! You can also make low carb loaded potatoes using radishes.
I like to make my easy cauliflower casserole using whole cauliflower florets instead. That way, I get the flavor of roasted cauliflower and don’t have to wash my food processor. The entire prep time is just around ten minutes, which is awesome for busy weeknights.
Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole
If you’ve seen any of my other low carb cauliflower recipes, you know that I’m a big fan of roasting the cauliflower first.
This is my method with pretty much every baked cauliflower casserole that I make. Always, always roast it first. So much more flavor that way! Try my pesto chicken bake and cheesy beef marinara casseroles to see what I mean.
So, it’s no surprise that my favorite way to make an easy cauliflower casserole is a twice baked version. The result is actually a little similar to cauliflower mac and cheese with keto cheese sauce.
Can you guess the first step when making this cheesy cauliflower casserole? Roast the cauliflower florets, of course! That way, you get some crispy edges to the florets, without the smell and blandness of steaming.
While that’s doing its thing, mix all the loaded toppings together. These are all the ones you’d expect on a loaded baked potato.
Garlic, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions! So good. You could use chives instead of the onions, if you want to.
Next, stir the toppings into the roasted cauliflower casserole dish. Add some more cheese and bacon on top, then bake again. Baking the second time only takes five to ten minutes.
Don’t let the concept of twice baked cauliflower throw you off this recipe, because it’s still super quick. Baking twice doesn’t have to mean a lot of time or effort. It’s just about half an hour for the whole thing!
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole for the Family
For a deliciously cheesy cauliflower casserole that the whole family will love, this is the one. It’s a dish you can serve for picky family members that don’t want to eat vegetables. It’s pretty much the epitome of comfort food. I’ll bet they won’t mind the veggies with all that cheese and bacon in there! And if they are still feeling leery, then try out low carb cheesy cauliflower tater tots on them.
Loaded cauliflower casserole is also a yummy option if you have guests coming over. You can prepare most of it in advance. We all love that convenience when hosting, right? Just complete the final second baking step right before serving.
If your family still insists on potatoes, you can make the same toppings for you and them. Then, just bake in two separate casserole dishes. It’s easy to make one version with potatoes and one with cauliflower. If you ask me, the cauliflower and cheese casserole is the much better version, anyway.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
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Transfer the cauliflower to a small 1.5 quart (1.4 L) casserole dish in a single layer. (Line the pan unless it's glass or stoneware. If there's too much cauliflower to fit in a single layer, roast on a larger baking sheet instead.) Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in the same bowl, whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream, until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon bits, and half of the green onions. If desired, season sauce with sea salt and black pepper. (Don't oversalt - it will get more salty as the cheese melts later.)
- When the cauliflower is done roasting, take it out and leave the oven on. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix with the sauce.
- Return the cauliflower mixture to the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
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Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese melts. Top with remaining green onions.
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271 Comments
Connie
This recipe is amazing! People who said they didn’t like cauliflower ate this and loved it. SO easy to make and even great leftover…if you have any!
Lan H.W.
I really enjoyed the use of the cauliflower as the vehicle for the rest of the ingredients. I am always looking to add more veggies in any dish that I make. I used a blend of Colby Jack and smoked Gouda cheeses as they were leftovers from a previous recipe. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Birdie Harms
After reading the comments, I am excited to use some of the ideas, especially with the chicken. I made the comment that adding broccoli to it would also really taste great. I think I would steam it and spice it a few min before adding it.
Birdie Harms
I made this tonight and followed your recipe except I used olive oil instead of butter on the cauliflower. After it was done, I had my portion and my husband asked me how it was. My response was, “YUM!!” So, he asked if he could have some. I having it again for my lunch tomorrow and Tuesday and as a side dish on Wednesday. Thanks for a GREAT recipe that is only 4 net carbs for a nice side dish and 8 net carbs for a filling main dish. YUM!!!!
Melissa
Best dish/recipe I’ve ever made. And I’ve made it 20 times!
Kasey
Absolutely delicious! I made this for dinner tonight and my whole loved it! I can’t wait
to try more of your recipes. Thank you!!
Patrice Norris
This was SUPER DELICIOUS and I took it a step further and put it over shredded pork and made a Pork shepherds pie.
Thanks for sharing
Laura B Simpson
This was amazing just as recipe was written–highly recommend and would definitely make again. Made it for Easter dinner and had multiple requests for recipe. I love the idea before about adding rotisserie chicken, this would definitely make it a main dish casserole. Make with confidence and dont’ skip the roasting the cauliflower stage, this is what makes it!
CTPerkins
This recipe was super easy and delicious I will definitely be making this again thank you
keep them coming!
Jen Byrne
This was soooooooo good – even my non-keto family members liked it (win!).
Elizabeth Hess
Delicious!
Laurie
AMAZING!!! I do not like cooked cauliflower, even with cheese, but roasting it first got rid of the wet mushy texture I don’t like. I didn’t have any garlic, so I used garlic paste, I also added about 1/2 cup cream cheese. (I really like cream cheese). We loved it! Thank you for the great recipe
KRISTINA ATKINSON
Was very yummy, I added a layer of rotisserie chicken on the bottom , put cauliflower mixture on top
Lori Cote
How does it freeze?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lori, This dish freezes well. I suggest storing in single-serve portions. It’s much easier to reheat when ready to eat.
Linda Poliak
I really love this dish. My husband hates cauliflower but completely loves this casserole. Tonight will be the third time I’ve made it.
Kara
Omggggg. AMAZING.
Sara
Yum, this was delicious! I made a few changes though to anyone else who might prefer- I used real bacon, I hate bacon bits. I always use thick cut, put it in a cold oven turn on to 400 for about 16 minutes total and then just chop it up! I also used a 12 oz bag of already cut cauliflower florets to make life a little easier and chopped them a little, this seemed to be the perfect amount. I personally felt like it didn’t get cooked through enough. I put the oven down to 400 when I combined all the ingredients and put it back in the oven for 20 minutes. I felt like this helped cook the garlic and melt the cheese more!
Kara
Fantastic! I think we like this better than the keto Mac and cheese out there. Fabulous!!
Kathy
Great!
Michelle
So easy to make and we loved it!
Sarah
I made a double size of this, in a 9×11 Pyrex, and husband and I loved it! My kids were not fans which I think is because the garlic flavor was too strong since it doesn’t really get cooked in the end process. I’ll likely make it again and reduce that or just use garlic powder. Yum!
Maria
Excellent, I added a large potato diced and used 4 slices chopped back bacon.
Christine
This was an absolutely fabulous recipe. Thank you!
monique robertson
This was a hit!!
Patrice
I used the recipe but substituted with almond milk, grated parmesan in the cheese mixture and ground turkey instead of bacon. Delicious!
Julie
I love the flavors in this recipe (what’s NOT to like…bacon, sour cream, cheese?!?!) but my husband and I don’t really care for cooked cauliflower in a recognizable form 🙂 so, instead of using whole cauliflower, I use frozen riced cauliflower. To cook it, I heat a tablespoon or so of garlic olive oil in a wok then stir fry it (from frozen) until it’s thawed. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then continue to stir fry for approximately 7-10 minutes until it’s dry and turning brown. Then I finish with your recipe. It’s awesome :-).
Marisa
That sounds like a great idea- I’m trying it that way next.
Arlene M
Really loved this recipe. Maybe I would cut down a bit on the heavy cream and sour cream a bit, but that’s because of my personal taste for things a bit less saucy. I am sure most people would like it as the recipe states. Very nice and can’t wait to share ti with my friends.
Marisa
This is easily the best low carb side dish recipe I’ve ever tried. We’ve made this 3 times and I’ve never charged anything about it. Is perfect as written. I crave it even when we’re not on low carb days!
Kim Ange
I LOVE this recipe! Second time I’ve made it.! Thank you!
Lisa Workman
Love this! Easy, tasty, satisfying. Great side dish for family picnic, potlucks. I have used turkey kielbasa instead of bacon and called it dinner.
Denise T.
Just perfect and delicious. I didn’t have a whole head of cauliflower, so I added in some broccoli… just yum and fits right into my thanksgiving meal as a low carb substitute for my normal baked macaroni and cheese.
Alysse
If I want to make ahead today for thanksgiving, can I bake it today’ & reheat tomorrow?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Alysse, Yes! That will work great.
Mindy
Very good!! Used skim milk instead of heavy cream. My husband who says he doesn’t like sour cream…really liked it. Thanks for the recipe.
Cathy Saddler
Can you make this a day ahead and bake the next day?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Cathy, Yes. That would work just fine.
Rosa Whalen
Oh my goodness, this is amazing and the smell is intoxicating. Is was very easy to put together and roasting the cauliflower added a depth to the dish. I couldn’t find a heavy cream that didn’t have carrageenan so I substitute with Half & Half. It did cause it to be a little watery so next time I will make sure to use heavy cream. This however did not detract from the flavor. I wish there was a way for me to attach my picture of the final product, it looks just like yours
Jack Q W Cantwell
Awesome. Super easy, not many ingredients, delicious.
Linda
your recipes are the BEST! To make it a meal I throw chicken or like i did tonight or especially left over ham! And always roast my cauliflower after trying it your way one time…I was hooked! Thank you Maya for all these wonderful recipes !
Gretty W Bosaw
Delicious! I cant stop eating it.
Stacey
My very picky 16 year old son just got his third helping of this dish. My 14 year old said she liked it so much that she didn’t even care that it had sour cream in it. She had 2 servings. I served it along with pork chops and broccoli. Everyone declared it was delish!
Michael
This has become our go-to recipe for cauliflower. We don’t change a thing! Super simple and delicious.
ashley
This recipe was absolutely delicious.
Anne
It was amazing – hubby gave me a hug 😉 ! Thank you 🙂 I was trying to find the link to the video but was not able to find it.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Anne, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The video is located in the recipe card. If you can’t see it, you may want to check your browser settings to make sure you aren’t viewing the website in ‘Reader Mode.’ I hope this helps!
Beth
We loved it! My kids and I made this together and we will keep this in our recipe book. So easy and delicious. We may add some grilled chicken next time just to mix things up but it will be just for fun. Loved it! Thank you for sharing.
Vanessa Sands
Delicious, decadent-tasting and easy. My picky family gobbled it up, and the leftovers I’d planned on for lunch tomorrow are nonexistent 😉
Paul
I made a large batch for a pool party and it was a huge hit. Really delicious and a great side for a BBQ. Thanks for the recipe!
D. Walters
“Only takes 10 minutes to prepare!”
Literally 30 minutes in the directions.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi D. Walters, This recipe has 10 minute prep time, which doesn’t include cook time.
Margarena Comeaux
Love love love this recipe! So quick and easy and very filling. I can surely say, I have a new fave.
Keep those recipes coming
Deborah
Loved, loved this. It will become a go to. I added some extra bacon and think it needed a bit more salt but, otherwise it was perfect. I’m going to send this to all of my Keto friends and tell them they should make this.
Lee
This was so good! Used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Saved it immediately to my sides.
Danielle Sayers
Awesome recipe, I make it all the time, even on holidays!
Robin Hammon
This recipe is a hit. Enjoyed it so much that I decided to try it on company because I like keto. My guests liked it so much they went for seconds and also asked for the recipe.
Loraine Petrasovits
This recipe was very easy to make and delicious! Will make it again…
Jane Field
Absolutely gorgeous. Please can you give some suggestions on what to serve it with so that there is a complete meal.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Jane, You can enjoy this dish as a meal itself, or add a protein such as chicken or steak. I hope you enjoy!
ash
Made it tonight and I as well as my family are blown away! Mind you I didn’t have all the ingredients so for heavy cream I substituted with half and half and for minced garlic I used garlic powder, green onion i used some fresh onion I had left over. All in all it is amazing and the casserole is half gone lol.
Tammy
This recipe was absolutely amazing and better than any potato casserole that we have ever had! This was our first recipe from Wholesome Yum and it was a total winner so we just ordered the cookbook! Thank you for all of these great options and videos.
Chro
Loved the loaded cauliflower casserole!! Does it freeze well?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Chro, Yes this dish freezes well. I suggest storing in single-serve portions. It’s much easier to reheat when ready to eat.
RandomActsofCaitlin
So yummy! I pretty much followed the recipe. I cooked up the bacon and added a little of the bacon grease, and did Monterey Jack with Cheddar shredded cheese. It was a tad runny, which didn’t affect how delicious it was. Maybe less cream next time or no bacon grease or even more cauliflower or other veggies. The end result reminded me of chicken bacon ranch pizza from Papa Murphys. I am pregnant and have been craving everything spicy, so I topped with Tabasco. Definitely making again!! Thank you!
Philippa Church
Great recipe – loved it. I’m never one to leave well enough alone so added roasted mushrooms (as I did bacon in oven) and then right at the end added a load of spinach and popped in oven for 3 or 4 mins to wilt and stirred that in (which was awesome!!). A real keeper, thank you
Nancy Slagle-Cessna
The ingredients look like a simple flavor combination, but are magical when all cooked up together. I have made it a few times, all with varying amounts of sour cream vs heavy cream, but it didn’t matter, it was delicious every time. I also used turkey bacon, crisping it up before adding. The green onions are the pièces de ré·sis·tance, adding an amazing pop of flavor in every bite. This is a keeper, thanks!
Vida K
I made this last night. It was delicious. Like very delicious. Entire family loved it. I followed the recipe exactly and will be making it very often, possibly doubling it so that we don’t fight over the last spoonful. Thank you so much!! Non cauliflower eaters are now loving cauliflower.
Sarah
So I added more than Recommended garlic amount because omg love garlic. I also seasoned the cauliflower with some tony’s for extra spice. And I added a little extra sour cream and freshly chopped jalapeños. Honestly the standard recipe is delicious but I’m very pro spice. I think my next attempt with this already awesome recipe is buffalo sauce….
Amanda J Duncan
Oh My Goodness! Amazing. Thank you!!!
Chloe Bailey
Hello! Have made this many times – delicious. Am planning to make tonight but realized I mistook having sour cream for cream cheese! Possible to sub the sour cream for cream cheese you think??
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Chloe, Yes, I think that will still work. You may need to add some additional liquid to loosen it up, but it should still be great!
Tracy Ricchiuto
Made this tonight for the 5th time! Love it! Added caramelized onions and sautéd spinach to the cauliflower to change it this time! Also added 1 cup cottage cheese. Wowza!! Will make it again!
Mary
The best thing I have ever tasted! Keeping this recipe forever. Such an easy quick make, but tastes gourmet. I will keep this recipe and if asked to bring a dish to any occasion this is for sure making the list! Better than loaded mash potatoes!!!
Michaela
All I can say is YUM! Wouldn’t change a thing!
Rebecca
Hi! I am planning to make this recipe (sounds amazing!) but am hoping for advice on what I could use instead of bacon/meat? Maybe sliced mushrooms (but should I sauté them first)? Black olives? Would love any substitution ideas as I would like to add something else to keep a similar texture. Thanks!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rebecca, You don’t really need to replace the bacon with anything if you are wanting to keep this dish vegetarian! When trying to create similar taste/texture profiles, I would suggest using sauteed mushrooms. It won’t provide the same crunch that bacon gives, but it will give a nice depth of flavor that will complement the recipe.
Sarah van der Merwe
This is the best recipe ever! We made it for friends once and now we make it almost weekly! They also told us that they are sometimes making it twice a week. I use a cup of sour cream and left out the cream. Also use an entire pack of bacon (200g). Thanks for the recipe!
John
This was so good. Thanks for sharing it. Two suggestions: remind people to make sure to cut the cauliflower into small pieces so the cheese sauce is well distributed and after roasting the cauliflower make sure to pour off any leftover liquid before putting the mixture back into the pan.
So many good ideas with this one. Tastes just like potato skins. Great job!
Lindsay Sanford
so damn good, thank you!!
Jackie
This recipe hits it out of the ballpark. I didn’t have chives, so didn’t include them. I used turkey bacon since I don’t eat other types of meat. My 22 year old son, who is home from college, is an extremely picky eater, especially with vegetables. He didn’t know that it had cauliflower in it instead of potatoes. He said it was okay, but the potato flavor was too strong, which is funny since it didn’t have potatoes in it. He did eat some of it, which is amazing in itself. I will put more cheese in it for him and see what he says. My husband, other son and I absolutely loved it. I think the recipe would work great on all types of keto vegetables. Thank you for creating such an excellent recipe!
Lorraine R. Bernard
Just made this for supper and it was sooooo delicious!! My husband loved it too and wants me to make it again which of course I definitely will. Thanks for this awesome recipe! 😉 🙂
Ashlyn
Honestly, I try recipes off Pinterest ALL the time and they always turn out “meh”… but this one was different!!! It turned out SO yummy I had to leave a review. Go try it!!! It was so easy to make and it was delish!!
Jay
Used frozen pre-cooked cauliflower so I didn’t roast it. It would have made it way too overcooked (mushy). Subbed whole Greek yogurt for sour cream. And used ham bits from leftover smoked ham I made. Also added a large smoked chipotle from a batch I made a while back. Baked the whole thing for 15-20 until hot then added remainder of cheese (used some Parm as well) until it was melted.
Lynn
This is my new favorite way to eat cauliflower. Made it for my meal prep last week and I’m making it again this week.
Linda
PLEASE! PLEASE! The recipe is great, I’m sure and I am about to make it! HOWEVER, THERE IS SO MUCH ADVERTISING that I can’t even see all of the video. I have to scroll up to see what the ingredients are and then back down to watch the process! There is only about a 2 or 3 inch window to see your recipe! I know you have to have ads, however, this is one of the worst ones I’ve seen with so many ads that you can’t see the recipe without confusing it with the ads!
Wholesome Yum M
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Ciffy
Can you freeze this?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Cliffy, Yes, this recipe can be frozen and reheated. It’s easiest to freeze in single serving portions and use as needed.
Cheryl
Tastes heavenly and so comforting during cold weather!
Chris
This turned out delicious. I will be making this again.
Maggie
Delicious!!!
Stacy
I used to make “funeral potatoes” (frozen hashbrowns, cream soups, sour cream, cheese, onions) – my family would always request it. This is a beautiful substitute that hit the spot – especially on steak night! I’ve made this twice in the last 2 weeks, and put some of it in the freezer. Everyone I’ve had try it, loved it, even my 2nd grader who thought she “hated” cauliflower! The 2nd time around – she was the one that requested this! I did end up adding more cheese & sour cream though, and neither time did I add bacon, just b/c I didn’t have any thawed….
Tracy Hobbs
Perfect to curb the potato cravings. Delicious. Served with steak and salad. My son asked were we still on our diet because he was tired of cauliflower. When dinner was served, he ate more of this than the baked potato I nuked for him. Winner for sure.
Diane Torrey
Cast iron is the best way 😉
Rita
This is s delicious❣️❣️❣️ My husband and I love it and will make again r
Pam Powell
I made this after cooking a batch of bacon in oven. I used the cookie sheet to roast cauliflower on that I did bacon on. Roasting cauliflower in bacon grease gave it some really good bacon flavor. This is definitely a recipe keeper.
MICHAEL Edwards
I have to say… delicious! Garnished with fresh parsley sprigs.
Sylvia Munoz
This was so good, I omitted the bacon only because I am cutting back on meat. I did not have green onions but had chives in my spice rack, worked out just fine. I took the advise of another review and broiled it for a few minutes. I will definitely make this again, tastes like a bake potato with all the fixings yum yum!
Doug
Loved it but I cut out the salt and replaced it with one teaspoon of dry mustard powder.
Katherine Ramberg
If a recipe calls for all purpose flour and I am doing Keto… Use all almond flour??? 2cups
Thanks ✌️✌️
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Katherine, It really depends on the type of recipe you are converting. What are you making? I’m sorry I can’t help more.
Mia Sessions
I made this for a potluck at work (wanted to make sure there was something keto there for me to eat) and it was a hit! Even 3 weeks later I have people coming up and asking for the recipe. SO GOOD!!! I did only do about a quarter of the green onions in it and let the rest on the side for people to add as they like but other than that made it exactly as listed.
Janine
I made this for Thanksgiving this year for those who needed a low-carb/diabetic alternative dish. Everyone loved it. The only problem was, I didn’t make enough and we ran out. Haha! It has been requested for the big family Christmas dinner tomorrow. I’ll be making a double batch. Thanks for a delicious recipe!
Diane Barham
Insanely good!!! It’s the one dish I must bring to family dinners.
Dana Burgin
I have not cooked one recipe of yours that I didn’t like. I am making this dish for Thanksgiving for all to try. It is smelling wonderful. The only difference is I am baking it the second time once I get to my nieces for dinner. But it is mixed in and ready to go. Hope it works out.
Linda Brensinger
Can this be made a day in advance?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Linda, Yes, this can be made ahead of time.
Traci
Forget side dish…this was dinner! Fast. Easy. And, oh so delicious!!
Janine
Is there a slow cooker version of this recipe?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Janine, I don’t have a slow cooker version, but I think it should be fairly easy to do in a slow cooker. I would roast the cauliflower in the oven as written in the recipe, and then transfer it to the crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and set to low for 2-3 hours.
jbiggerstaff95
Can you tell me how many grams of Saturated Fat is in this casserole?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi! There are 18g of fat per serving. I am unsure of the specific amount of saturated fat, but a food calculator may be able to help you.
Sheila Snyder
My daughter (40 yrs) is on a keto diet, this is her most requested dish. So easy and delish!
Shala Massa
Talk about an amazing dish! This is something that would definitely add to one’s Thanksgiving spread! I have made this recipe several times and always double the recipe. My son and Husband love it! I have made it exactly to recipe and I have tweaked it due to not having specific ingredients and every time it just tastes amazing. Regular onion or jar garlic were my substitutes, but still amazing. And…..it only tastes better the next day! I love this dish and it will be a regular for me. Thanks!!!!
barbara Fleury
i am so going to try this thanks
Robin
Any idea how many weight watchers points?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Robin, sorry, I don’t have that information.
Tampa Mom
Followed the directions to a T. The dish was amazing. However, not sure if it’s for those experiencing insulin resistance even though it is considered a low carb dish. Will try it again but I urge anyone with any type of Diabetic issues, to take your BS number before consuming, than 1 and two hours after. I consumed a small portion with a side of scrambled eggs and woke up with a BS number of 113 on overnight fasting. I have always maintained no higher than 99 with fasting BS’s with an occasional spike of 105. The Hidden proteins between the cheese, bacon, green onion, cauliflower, probably the side of scrambled egg may have been a factor when combined. Green onion is not considered Keto/low carb friendly as it turns to sugar in the body along with the rest of the ingredients.
Shannon Saunders
Would doubling this recipe be about the right amount for a 13×9 baking dish?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Shannon, Yes that is correct.
Manjiri Mathew
Hi there I just couldn’t find how the each ingredients I had to put. For the sauce. Not sure it was me. I looked over this 4 times.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Manjiri, You may have to turn off your browser’s ‘Reader Mode’ to be able to view the recipe card.
Raquel
Addictively good. Made some Monday, now I have another batch in (it’s Wednesday)… So good. I shared with my keto friends and it’s a winner. Thanks!
David Smit
I love it when people knock two stars off because it doesn’t meet their super special dietary needs even though it was a “fantastic dish”. These people only have friends who see the world exactly as they do; all others aren’t good enough.
Christine
I know this is an old post but also don’t think it’s fair for others to see misinformation. Perhaps you are thinking of regular onions or shallots? Most experts consider green onions/scallions very keto friendly as they have FAR less sugar than other onions. 1T *6g of chopped scallions contain .2g of net carbs with .1g of sugar. Even if you upped it to 15g (most people would never consume this much in a single serving), it’s .7g net carbs… not to mention the nutritional benefits. Scallions are actually recommended in the management of diabetes. In 15 years I have never had a spike due to green onions and suspect yours was due to something else, could have easily been your bacon depending on how it was cured. I don’t suspect a scant amount of scallions was the culprit… in my opinion. Heck, the cauliflower in one serving has much more natural sugar (while still not a lot), than the scallions.
Andrea
I made it and received rave reviews! I may have had larger pieces of cauliflower and because of that, I had to nearly double the roasting time of the florets in the oven.
Instead of the sour cream/heavy cream mixture, I substituted tzatziki and everyone enjoyed it just the same. It can be a lighter alternative if you are lactose sensitive!
Kimberly H Deloatch
Wow! My significant other usually refuses to eat cauliflower. But I strong-armed him to try this and he loved it. Me too! Its a great alternative to potatoes! I probably needed to cut the cauliflower into smaller pieces, so found that I needed to cook it a bit longer to get to the texture I liked. But overall, this one is a definite 5 star keeper!
Jennifer
Made this tonight…SO GOOD! Thanks ❤️
Wendy
This was delicious! My husband had 2 big helpings ! Can’t wait to get your book!
Jennifer Leigh
I’m not a fan of cauliflower but this was amazing! I will be making this again and again. Thank you!
Gloria Valle
Amazing, amazing absolutely amazing dish! Thank you.
Beverly Goodman
It looked great! It tasted great! But the bottom was watery.
Kathy Line
Did you use fresh or frozen cauliflower? whenever I try to roast frozen veggies they are watery which makes sense. The end result is still good but fresh is better
Lance
I par-cooked my fresh cauliflower by steaming for 4-5 minutes then put the florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkled with paprika and Himalayan salt. I then roasted the cauliflower for @ 15-20 minutes at 400°F. This allowed the excess moisture to cook off without over-drying the veg.
One of our favorite appetizers to order out is Loaded Potato Skins. My wife and I have been Keto for about three weeks now and this recipe absolutely conquers our cravings for a potato dish. Thanks so much!
Neisha
Mixed in some shredded pork I had left over and some smoke paprika. So good! On my new go to list.
Lorelei
Yay! Just what I was looking for to satisfy my “potato-esque” desire! What’s even better is my cauliflower hating crew had no clue that my loaded potato casserole had no potatoes! The key to faking everyone out is chopping the cauliflower small – or use riced cauliflower – then roasting till golden brown! This recipe will definitely be in regular circulation. Thank you for making Keto easy AND delicious!
Stephenie
I made the cauliflower loaded casserole and my 13 year old daughter loved it. She ate 3 plates and asked if I could make it again. Thank you!
Denise
Hi there. Looking to make this, but does heavy cream mean half and half, 18%, or 35%?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Denise, you’ll want heavy cream with 36% (or more) milk fat. Half and half may work, but the final texture may be a little less creamy.
Gerald
Omg way to good
Lola Miller
Great Recipe!!! We loved it!
Almut
I finally got to make it,it was delicious thank you for the recipe.
Jill
Can this be made ahead of time and put in the freezer?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jill, Sometimes dairy has issues when freezing, but you should be able to do it if you stir it well after reheating.
Patty Sisk
Jill, did you try freezing it? We travel to the mountains for Thanksgiving, and our family stays together in a cabin. I like to make casseroles in advance and freeze them so all I have to do for Thanksgiving meal is to thaw and bake.
Dee Johnson
Can you use frozen cauliflower florets?
Wholesome Yum
I think that would work Dee! You might need to add a few more minutes to the roasting time to make sure they get brown enough.
Jennifer
Everyone loved it and so easy to make.
Dawn Woody
This looks amazing. Making it tonight. I have made many of your recipes and every single one has been DELICIOUS!
Wendy S Rockwood
I made this tonight with Ham for our Easter dinner instead of the normal potatoes au gratin…I thought this was way better! So delicious!! Can’t wait to have it again!
Lorri
I made this dish last night. I did a couple of things different, I roasted the cauliflower with the garlic & added some chopped onions. I also broiled it the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese a bit. It came out delicious. I will definately make this again. Thanks Maya
Jennifer Campbell
I can’t wait to try this for Easter! Would riced cauliflower work for this recipe? I didn’t see any comments about anyone substituting it but I have a huge bag of riced cauliflower I could use for this if you think it would work.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jennifer, Yes, you can definitely do that! Just cook the riced cauliflower any way you like (I prefer stir frying) instead the step where you cook the florets in the recipe.
Kelsey
This was an awesome side dish. Made a few modifications – roasted some onions alongside the cauliflower, included sauteed bell peppers and kale, used yogurt and milk instead of sour cream and heavy cream, and added some dijon to the sauce. I may add even more veggies next time. Thanks for the recipe!
Sonji Lewis
Ok….so I’m very NEW to the Keto diet but was experiencing the Keto flu. I NEEDED some type of satiety…potatoes, bread, idk!! I came upon this recipe AND read the reviews carefully…..OMG!! I made it tonight and am soooo satisfied with how this turned out! It tastes AMAZING! My husband who, reluctantly, joined my journey said this is the best meal I’ve ever made! I added chicken because he won’t eat anything without it. But this was my FIRST time eating cauliflower and I will have it no other way!!! Thanks for helping us during our start up!
Sandra Lee Anderson
Hi! Can this be made with frozen cauliflower florets? I’m not opposed to buying fresh, but we already have frozen 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sandra, Yes, definitely! The roasting time would just be a longer.
Lynn
Hi Maya.
Can I use almond milk?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lynn, What are you trying to use it for?
Helen
OMGosh! This is my new fav cauliflower dish! It gives me that baked potato fix! Super easy too! My son said it would be a great thanksgiving side! That’s a BIG compliment! I’ll share and make again.
Nancy
Oh my goodness! I didn’t have cheddar so I subbed Monterey Jack – oh.my.word. DELICIOUS!!!
Jennifer
This was AMAZING!!! I do not like cauliflower, but I am trying to eat less carbs. This recipe changed my opinion. It is full of cheesy goodness, and my son who stated that he is a carnivore even loved it. I will definitely be making this again. Next time I am going to add some chicken and green chilies. I love the idea of dinner in one pan. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Susan
This is one of the BEST things I have tried! I added some cooked, cubed chicken for a all in one casserole and it will be made VERY often in my house!
Wilhelmina
This is top notch comfort food! So much cheesy goodness!
Jenn
This cauli casserole is seriously crave-worthy! Such an impressive dish!
Aimee Shugarman
This was so delicious, my family gobbled it up!
sugrbug2
This sounds delicious! I haven’t made it yet, but have a question. Since I am already home and have frozen cauliflower, how could I go about roasting It? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You can roast frozen cauliflower and use it in this recipe. It would just take longer, and the texture turns out slightly different, but it’s still really good!
Kim
Do you roast the cauliflower while frozen or let it thaw first?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Kim, Let it thaw first.
Resa
This was absolutely delicious! I have been a vegetarian my entire life and sometimes it gets a bit boring with the combinations of foods I can eat. Made this for my fiancee and I tonight and we both absolutely loved it. Thank you! I will definitely be making this again!
laura
Yes, I have made this fabulous recipe twice now…once for my parents and once for our guests. Delicious and easy.
John Holt
Very good I will roast for 15 min next time.
Tasty. And easy
Marissa
Quick, easy, and yummy! Two thumbs up from this college student!!
BusyMom
Wow! Delicious, this was perfect! I had tried a different recipe for lauded cauliflower but could not find it so I went with Wholesome Yum because I have tried several recipes from this site and they are always winners. Wow we were not disappointed, this will be saved in our recipe files, to be remade, everyone loved it!!! Please keep posting more recipes I love everything I have tried so far!! Thank you!
Sheila Lowrie
OK……..this was the best cauliflower I have ever eaten, better and more flavorful than twice baked potatoes! I don’t ever want to eat cauliflower any other way and can’t wait to have it again!
Doreen
Wow! This is super tasty! Leaving the florets as they break off does save a lot of time, and I’m not a fan of mashed…anything really! I don’t like the texture (had a stroke age 16, and I think the nurses found it easier to feed me ‘easy’ mashed food…, hated it since! But please don’t think I’m ungrateful!! Actually, right about then was when my weight problems began…couldn’t put weight on before then! but I’ve strayed from the point. This is another winner Maya! Thank you. Hope you have a brilliant Christmas and New year…and thank you for all your help on my lifelong carb busting journey xxx
kathy
Had this first the other night at a potluck and had to hunt down the recipe – scrumptious doesn’t begin to describe just how tasty this simple casserole is. A family favorite was found that night
Michelle
Hi! I made this for my family and they loved it! Today im making it again with 1/2 broccoli 1/2 cauliflower. My question is
Can you substitute cream cheese, instead of sour cream?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Michelle! You can probably use cream cheese instead of sour cream, but it would be thicker, so you may need to thin out the sauce more.
Letitia
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Letitia, Yes, that should work. The sauce might separate a bit after re-heating, so just stir well as needed and it should be fine.
txgrandma
I forgot to mention that roasting the cauliflower first instead of blanching it is genius! It gives it a real flavor bump and increases the richness of the taste.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, I love roasting vegetables!
txgrandma
I made this recipe for our family dinner this weekend and it was a real hit! My daughter makes the cheesy hash brown casserole for her family because it’s one of their favorites and so they were anxious to try this. My 5 year old grandson even asked for seconds. It will have a regular place at our family dinners. Thanks for this great idea!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for stopping by!
BVP
This is the best recipe ever! My meat and taters husband has actually requested this dish twice in two weeks, I have made it at least once a week since we found it. So simple to make too! Thanks Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you!
Pat Gauvin
I would like written instructions with amounts. and baking times for the easy cheesy cauliflower casserole. I need to print them out in order to make this delicious sounding dish. I like the one that prebakes the cauliflower instead of steaming it first.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Pat, The instructions are on the recipe card above. You can use the print button to see a printer friendly version.
Cheryl
Making this tomorrow for my son in law’s bday dinner. Broccoli us hus favorite, what do you think about doing 1/2 cauliflower and 1/2 broccoli?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I think that sounds delicious, Cheryl!
Sara Jennen
I have made it with all broccoli and it is delish! I actually prefer it!
Linda
The flavor on this recipe is ah-mazing! I had more than one serving! Mine turned out one less carb (as per Carb Manager). Gotta say I loved it! And that it was so easy to make and it didnt take forever. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Linda! Have a great day!
Abby
I definitely had more than one serving. Try 4
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am glad you liked it, Abby!
Melissa
Yummmmmmmy!!! I didn’t have heavy cream so I used cream cheese. Still amazing:)
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m so glad you liked it, Melissa!
Heather
I made this three times in two weeks because my friends and family couldn’t get enough
I even told a friend looking for a dish for a dinner party to make it. Super easy and doesn’t take forever to make. Will make it again soon.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Heather! Thank you!
Ted Ream
This was amazing!!! Thanks so much for this KETO friendly recipe ❤️❤️❤️
My kids loved it as well and they hate veggies
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Ted! It’s the best when even the kids like it. 🙂
Kathy
I made this as to recipe and it looks as delicious as it is! Used largest organic cauliflower head I could find and wished I had more. It only layered a 3.L casserole dish.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Kathy! Definitely feel free to scale the recipe if you want more of it.
Livinglifetothefullest
This was so good my family loved it.
I can’t wait to try other keto recipes.
#Iloveketolifestyle
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy that you liked the casserole! Have a great day!
Shannon
Made as directed and it was delicious!! My husband HATES cauliflower, but he had second helpings of this dish! Thank you for sharing such an easy and tasty recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy that you liked this, Shannon! Have a great day!
Dale Lydiard
I am making this with cream cheese, asparagus and bacon
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing, Dale! That sounds delicious!
Glenda
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I hope you like it, Glenda! Thanks for stopping by!
Tracey Agard
Just finished baking it. It looks and smells delicious! Can’t wait to have it for lunch. Thank you Maya for your wonderful recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Tracey! Please come back again soon!
Doreen
This is so easy, flavoursome and satisfying! Thank you for all your lovely recipes Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Doreen! I’m had you liked it.
christina
Seriously insanely good!! I ommited the bacon due to personal reasons but my whole family gobbled up!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the casserole, Christina! Please come back again soon!
Danna
This sounds delicious but can it be frozen? Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Danna, Yes, you can freeze it!
Siobhan Smith
Made this tonight and OMG WAS SO GOOD! My two year old loved this! I substituted bacon for lean ground beef, added ranch seasoning with the meat and a little extra cheese and it was AMAZING! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the casserole, Siobhan!
Jessie Sams
I had to substitute a couple things and this came out great! The Bomb! Will do it again the right way, but even with these subs (Yogurt for sour cream; turkey bacon for real bacon; and spinach for green onions) it is so good! Thank you Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love your substitutions, Jessie!
Susie
WoW! Just made this recipe……. my only concern is, I hope I don’t eat the whole batch!
It is delicious, and super easy. Good call on roasting the cauliflower too!
Thanks for sharing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Ha, that is hard not to do, Susie! I am so happy you liked the casserole!
CandyC
Loved this, thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Candy! I am so happy you liked it!
Rosie
I haven’t tried making a recipe with cauliflower like this, it sounds delish, especially as we’re fond of sour cream in dishes, I’m excited to try it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I hope you love it, Rosie! Have a nice day!
Patricia
Delicious! I’ve made this recipe numerous times. It’s a staple as far as I’m concerned! I’ve never tried to make it ahead of time, I couldn’t find a comment about it so was wondering. Can this be made the night before?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Patricia, Yes, you can absolutely make this recipe ahead of time! Just reheat before serving. Enjoy!
Kim
Thank you so much for this dish! I made this for our extended family Easter dinner, and everyone loved it! (They are not keto, and usually take just a very small “just to be polite” portion of keto dishes I’ve brought before.) No leftovers at all today; I’ll have to make a double or even triple batch next time!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Kim! That means a lot. I know what you mean, it’s the best feeling ever when my non-keto family members finish off my keto food. 🙂
Melissa
I did as well. But I made a double batch because my kids devour it. Wanted to make sure everyone got some.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Melissa! Thanks for stopping by!
Annie
Made this the other night to go with steaks. The family went crazy for it! We decided we will make it for our Easter dinner. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Annie! Having this with steak sounds perfect.
Heather Monk
i love this recipe!!!!!!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you Heather!
Angela
Do you think it would be ok to freeze this casserole? I’ve been wanting to make it and have cauliflower that I need to use, but have other things I’m making that need to be eaten first.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Angela, Yes, you can! Just pop it in the oven when ready to eat. You’ll need to stir it well after, or possibly halfway through, to make sure the sauce doesn’t separate.
Stacy
Can you provide a link to a printable version of the recipe? Look forward to making it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Stacy, There is a print button on the recipe card. Let me know how you like it!
Terri Fant
This is a very good recipe. I’ll be serving it with pulled pork tonight.
Terri Fant
The cauliflower cheese casserole was very good and I will make it again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Terri!
Collette Davis
Can this be made the day before and heated in the oven when ready to serve?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Collette, Yes, absolutely!
Laura
Donna could you use ham instead of bacon. Wanted to make a ham and potatoe cassarole, but this sounds better yet. Yum!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That would definitely work, sounds delicious!
gmasmith
How many cups or ounces for the cauliflower. My head weighs about 10 pounds.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Wow, that’s a gigantic head of cauliflower! Are you sure it’s 10 pounds? This recipe assumes about 4 cups of florets, though a little more or less will work just fine.
Donna
Could you freeze leftovers? I have to make options for my husband. I like to freeze single servings? Love your recipes.
Donna
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Donna! I haven’t tried freezing it. I know that sour cream sometimes separates when freezing, but since this will be reheated, it might be just fine if you mix it really well afterward. Let me know how it goes if you try!
Joshua
Quick question, any idea how many bacon strips I should plan on cooking to get the 6tbsp of crumbled bacon bits? Really like the site, thanks for taking the time to post and share these recipes, it’s very much appreciated! (I suppose I could just cook more bacon than I think I’ll need….worst case scenario, EXTRA BACON haha).
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joshua, A tablespoon of crumbled bacon bits is approximately 1 slice. It will vary a bit depending on how thick it is. But 6 slices is a good estimate. Like you said, the worst case scenario is too much bacon – and when is that ever a bad thing? 🙂
Michelle
I made this today and it was so good. No leftovers!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Michelle!
Carolyn
I want to try this, but don’t have enough fresh. Does it work with frozen cauliflower?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carolyn, Yes, absolutely! Just remove any ice crystals and roast it from frozen (don’t thaw it first, or it will be more mushy). The roasting time will take longer, but otherwise the recipe will be the same.
Carolyn Ricketts co
Why can I not access the recipe for chicken bacon ranch casserole?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carolyn, I’m sorry about that. It’s possible the server was down at the moment, would you mind trying again?
Carolyn Ricketts co
GREAT recipe! Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Carolyn!
Marcia
Where do the 3 grams of sugar come from?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marcia, It comes mainly from the cauliflower. A whole large head of cauliflower has 16 grams of sugar (this is divided among the servings in the recipe). Cheddar cheese, green onions, and heavy cream also have tiny amounts.
Marcia Little
I love this recipe, my problem is that I’m addicted to roasted cauliflower. It seems that I should roast two cauliflowers if any one else or a bowl of cheese sauce is to get some, haha. Thank you for your site, come here all the time.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Marcia! I’m glad you like my cauliflower recipes. 🙂