Twice Baked Cauliflower is the perfect side dish for when you are on a low carb or a keto diet. This twice baked cauliflower with bacon and cheese tastes a lot like twice-baked potatoes.
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I can’t tell you how many times I have made this Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole lately, but it has been more times than I can count. I got the inspiration for this recipe from Kalyn, at Kalyn’s Kitchen. She is one amazing low carb food blogger.
Everyone around me has been on a keto diet, and sometimes you just miss old favorites like mashed potatoes. I am not one for saying something tastes like something else, I want it to taste close. I really think you can turn cauliflower into a good substitute for mashed potatoes when you mix in a few more ingredients.
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Ingredients
Here’s a list of what you need:
- Cauliflower
- Butter
- Green onions
- Cooked bacon
- Shredded Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Cream cheese
For this recipe, I steam the cauliflower. In the video, I show you how to do this with an Instant Pot. You can steam cauliflower in your favorite way. That could be with a steamer or perhaps you will want to dig around in your pantry for the steamer insert that came with your pots and pans set.
How to Make Cauliflower Creamy
For me, the real secret in this recipe is overcooking the cauliflower. If you overcook it until it is soft, it will have the texture of mashed potatoes without all of the carbs.
So normally I steam vegetables for about 4 to 5 minutes in my pressure cooker. I steam for 7 minutes when I want the cauliflower to be extra smooth and creamy.
How to Make Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole
- Steam cauliflower until soft.
- Place cauliflower into a large bowl and add melted butter, sliced green onions, shredded Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, sour cream, and cream cheese.
- Mix with a blender until smooth.
- Place the cauliflower mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish and top with additional cheese and bacon.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipe Variations
Use a variety of cheeses. I love using smoked cheese because it really adds something extra to the dish.
Add chopped onions or chives.
Mix in different spice and herb blends.
Favorite Low Carb Recipes
- Keto Broccoli and Cheese
- Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut Oil
- Bacon Egg Bites Recipe
- Chicken Alfredo Dip
- Cabbage and Sausage
- Keto Baked Pork Chops
- Butter Poached Fish
- Peruvian Chicken
- Homemade Italian Sausage
- Cajun Shrimp
Popular Vegetable Side Dishes
Be sure to check out more of my easy side dish recipes and the best low carb recipes.
Twice Baked Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup sliced bacon cooked, divided use
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese divided use
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese optional
Instructions
- Steam Cauliflower in until soft. In the Instant Pot I recommend 7 minutes for super creamy cauliflower, and 5 minutes if you don’t mind more texture. Perform a quick release on your Instant Pot.
- Place cauliflower into a large bowl, and add 2 tablespoons melted butter, sliced green onions, 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup bacon, sour cream, and cream cheese(if desired)
- Mix with a blender until smooth. Place in a 2-quart casserole dish and top with additional cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Paula
This is an amazingly delicious keto dish. One of the best I’ve ever eaten. Tastes just like a Twice Baked Potato without all the carbs. 😋😋😋
Stephanie Manley
I am glad you enjoyed it!
Cat
I made this recipe exactly as the author stated. I used my steamer basket to cook the cauliflower until it was super soft. My husband thought it was a twice baked potato dish! This is a recipe worth printing and keeping in your favorite recipe box.
Stephanie Manley
I am glad I made the cut!
Bella Hardy @ Healthnerdy.com
This twice baked cauliflower looks so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks for sharing, Stephanie!
lisa hackbarth
I am just learning about the keto diet this week. my surgeon suggested I do this to prepare for an upcoming procedure. to say I am overwhelmed is an understatement. Your recipes are awesome and I appreciate your guidance along this learning journey. Love cauliflower and spaghetti squash and am so happy to see they are approved to eat. thanks you so much!
Mary
This looks delish…..I just happen to have a head of cauliflower in the fridge…Thanks so much for this….Trying low carb…its hard…
Stephanie
I hope you enjoy it!
Pat Turner
In video it appears you are putting all ingredients in instant pot. If so I would like to have your recipe for cauliflower prepared this way.
Stephanie
Do you mean you want the recipe on how to steam cauliflower?
TrueColors
Thank you for this, I needed a new side dish. Stemmed broccoli gets old.
Bill c
Looks great!! The wife and I are both doing low carb!! Would be great to see some great low carb ideas!! Thanks
NunyaBusiness
Can’t wait to try it! I really like cauliflower, this recipe is perfect for me.
Bridget Massie
Would love more keto diet recipes please!