Description
This Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is creamy, cheesy, low carb, and made with tender cauliflower, homemade cheese sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, and green onions. It’s the perfect comforting side dish or easy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 6 cups florets)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- Extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Steam cauliflower for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour.
4. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
5. Add cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
6. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sour cream.
7. Combine cauliflower with cheese sauce.
8. Fold in green onions and chicken if using.
9. Transfer to baking dish.
10. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
12. Broil for 2 minutes if desired.
13. Rest for 5 minutes.
14. Garnish with fresh green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Drain cauliflower thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole.
- Freshly shred cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Add cooked chicken for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole, cauliflower casserole, cheesy cauliflower, low carb casserole