Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon
Create a unique and delicious side dish for all occasions. This Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon is bursting with flavor, and it is a keto-friendly side dish worth preparing with your favorite meat and veggies.
When looking for a keto-friendly side dish, this Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon is impressive. It is a healthier alternative to some traditional side dishes, such as buttered noodles, white rice, or mashed potatoes. It contains fewer carbohydrates to make it the perfect keto side dish. If you are looking for other low-carb sides and dishes, then try our Cheesy Asparagus, our Marinated Cucumber salad, or our Chicken and Green Bean Casserole.
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Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon
When it comes to having a large family, this cauliflower dish with bacon is perfect. Creating a meal for a large family can be tricky, but this meal does not disappoint.
Kids can be a bit picky when it comes to vegetables. My favorite part is that kids do not even realize they are consuming cauliflower when you make this dish. It tastes so much like regular potatoes that some people have a hard time believing there is cauliflower in it.
Ingredients to Use to Make Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin
Make your easy and delicious keto-friendly Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon using the following ingredients:
- Cauliflower Florets. Use fresh cauliflower with the stems removed to make this delicious side dish.
- Heavy Cream. The heavy cream is a must-have to help create that creamy consistency for your au gratin.
- Crumbled Bacon. Fry up some bacon and break it down into crumbles to add to your au gratin for the perfect crunch.
- Cheddar Cheese. Give your au gratin a cheesy and creamy taste using cheddar cheese.
- Unsalted Butter. The butter adds to the dish, helping it come together by giving it more flavor.
- Green Onions. Slice the green onions down and add them on top as a garnish to your low carb dish.
If you have these ingredients at home, you can make your cauliflower dish tonight!
What to Eat With the Low Carb Au Gratin with Bacon
Not sure what to eat with the Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon? It is an excellent side dish next to all types of meat, such as steak, baked chicken breast, or even sliced turkey breast. If you do not eat meat, the Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon does taste good with baked, grilled, and fried fish, too.
You can easily serve it on the side of all types of meat and veggies, including baked chicken and baby carrots, pork roast and creamed spinach, and turkey and green beans. It is the perfect addition to your plate when preparing dinner. Most importantly, it is a keto-friendly dish that cuts down on the number of carbs consumed.
My favorite part is that you can easily feed this meal to a large family like mine. This means your kids are getting their veggies and that’s the most important part of feeding our kids, right? If you enjoyed this recipe, please leave a comment below!
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Create a unique and delicious side dish for all occasions. This Low Carb Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon is bursting with flavor, and it is a keto-friendly side dish worth preparing with your favorite meat and veggies.
Ingredients
- 6 large heads cauliflower- stems removed and separated into evenly-sized florets (6 cups)
- 2 cup (4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups cooked and crumbled bacon
- Sliced green onions, garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Fill a large stockpot with water to three-quarters full. Add about 1 teaspoon salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the cauliflower well and place in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the bacon over the cauliflower and tuck into the cauliflower florets.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When the butter is melted, add the heavy cream and bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in 5 cups of the cheese and stir until melted.
- Allow sauce to simmer, stirring often, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and begins clinging to the sides of the skillet.
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Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and bacon. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
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Bake for 45 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the cauliflower begins to brown.
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This delicious dish is low carb and tasty. Make it as a side or bring it to a potluck to share with friends. You won’t believe how easy it is to make and how great it tastes!
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