This healthy cauliflower casserole is a delicious twist and a tasty alternative to a twice-baked potato.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::6
Yield::1 8-inch dish
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup bacon bits (such as Hormel®)
½ (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
½ cup low-fat sour cream
¼ cup minced green onions
3 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, but not overly soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Drain well and transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash cauliflower, leaving some chunks.
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Reserve 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon bacon bits. Mix remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, remaining bacon bits, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, butter, salt, and pepper into mashed cauliflower in the bowl.
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Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
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