Bacon & Chive Cauliflower Casserole
Paleo Bacon & Chive Cauliflower Casserole
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon about 6 slices
- 1 large or two small heads of cauliflower
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy whipping cream, if not dairy-free
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large saucepan, cook the bacon on medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel to cool. Do not drain the fat from the pan.
- While the bacon is cooking and cooling, prepare the cauliflower. Remove the stem and break into florets. Using a steamer basket over a large saucepan or a steamer pot, steam for 5-10 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove the cauliflower and place into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan with the bacon grease and cook on medium heat until translucent. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the onion and garlic out and place it into the bowl with the cauliflower.
- Chop the cooked bacon slices into small pieces. Add ½ the chopped bacon, 1 tablespoon of chives, the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and coconut milk to the bowl with the cauliflower. Using a potato masher or a handheld mixer on low, mix until well blended, but with some chunks remaining for texture.
- Place into a 9x13-inch baking dish, top with the remaining bacon and chives, and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is browned.
Notes
For additional flavor (and if you’re not strictly dairy-free), reduce the amount of coconut milk or heavy cream to ½ cup and add 4 ounces of goat cheese when blending. This adds amazing flavor when combined with the bacon and chives.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Bacon & Chive Cauliflower Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 489mg20%
Potassium 211mg6%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 9.4mg11%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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