2 16 ounce packages frozen cauliflower *
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
8 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded (I use more!)
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pieces bacon, chopped and fried until crisp (I use more!)
Paprika, optional
Cook the cauliflower until soft, about 8-10 minutes; drain very well and break up florets a bit with a spoon (it's also very good if the cauliflower is still a little chunky). Put in a greased 8 x 8" baking pan or 2-quart casserole. Mix in the cream cheese, cheddar, green onion, salt, pepper and bacon. Dust top with paprika, if desired. Bake at 350º for 20-40 minutes, until browned and bubbly. Or, microwave, loosely covered, for about 40 minutes on 50% power, turning dish after 20 minutes.
Makes 6 servings
Can be frozen
NOTES: This is the BEST!!! You have GOT to try it! EVERYone asks me for the recipe! It really is very very good. I can eat it by itself for breakfast, lunch or dinner or as a side dish.
* I always use 2 bags of cauliflower, but the original recipe calls for 1 or 2. If you use two bags you will need to use the 2 qt casserole. For 2 bags, the counts are...
Per 1/8 recipe: 256 Calories; 21g Fat; 12g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs
Per 1/12 recipe: 171 Calories; 14g Fat; 8g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs
For one bag of cauliflower the counts are...
Per Serving: 324 Calories; 27g Fat; 15g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs
This is another great recipe from Linda Sue!