Cauliflower & Cheese Bake
The perfect keto side dish - loaded full of healthy fats and flavour!
Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen cauliflower, or one large head chopped into small florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 rashers bacon diced
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated tasty cheese
Instructions
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Prepare all ingredients as indicated above. Preheat the oven to 200C / 392F and locate a roasting dish of approx 20cm x 20cm. Size isn't too important here.
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Steam the cauliflower in the microwave until soft (see note).
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While the cauliflower is steaming, add the olive oil to a large frying pan and put over medium heat. Add the bacon, onion and crushed garlic and fry until the bacon is just crispy and the onion translucent.
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In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Don't be too concerned if there's a few lumps of cream cheese.
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Add half the grated cheese to the cream cheese sauce and stir to combine.
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Combine the cauliflower, cooked bacon and cream cheese sauce in your roasting dish and distribute evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
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Bake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly crispy on top.
Recipe Notes
Steaming Cauliflower in the Microwave:
To do this, I use a large microwave proof container with lid. For frozen cauliflower, it usually takes around 6 -7 minutes. For fresh cauliflower, add a splash of water and microwave on high, usually for 4 - 5 minutes depending on your microwave.