Enjoy our single serve Creamy Cauliflower Casserole, a healthy, low-carb alternative that combines cheese, bacon, and cauliflower for a loaded baked potato flavor.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: cauliflower casserole, cauliflower casserole for one, cauliflower casserole with bacon, loaded cauliflower casserole, mini cauliflower casserole, small cauliflower casserole
In a medium-sized bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Transfer the cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet and spread them into an even layer. Roast the cauliflower for 20- 25 minutes, until the florets are tender and begin to brown. Remove from the oven and set the baking sheet aside.
In the same bowl that you used to toss the cauliflower, whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream. Stir in the garlic powder, ½ of the cheese, ½ of the cooked and crumbled bacon, and 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions.
Add the roasted cauliflower to the bowl and stir.
Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a lightly buttered 10-ounce ramekin and top with the remaining bacon, and cheese. Place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese melts. Top with remaining chopped green onions. Enjoy hot.
Notes
Expert Tips
Read through the entire recipe before beginning. This cauliflower casserole comes together quickly. Be sure to read through the recipe and gather your ingredients before starting.
Use fresh or frozen and thawed cauliflower florets. Either will work in this recipe. Just be sure to thaw frozen cauliflower before using.
Shred the cheese yourself. I recommend shredding your own cheese rather than purchasing bagged pre-shredded cheese. The cheese will melt better when freshly shredded. Pre-shredded cheese contains preservatives that help to keep the shreds of cheese from clumping in the bag. This means that the cheese doesn't melt as well.
To make a vegetarian cauliflower casserole, just omit the bacon.
I use a 10-ounce ramekin that measures 4-inches in diameter and is approximately 1 ¾-inches tall. For best results, use a baking dish of a similar size.If you would like additional information on the baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page. To see examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen, please visit our Store page.