Description
This Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole is a creamy and flavorful low-carb dish that is sure to impress. Packed with cauliflower rice, green chiles, and gooey cheese, it’s a comforting casserole perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 4 oz canned green chiles (drained)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full fat)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter or grease an 8×8 pan and set aside.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: Cook cauliflower rice according to package directions or steam fresh cauliflower until slightly tender. Remove excess moisture by squeezing between paper towels.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Melt butter in a sauté pan, cook celery and onions until tender. Add cream, stir constantly, and reduce by half. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cauliflower rice, ½ cup of each cheese, green chiles, sour cream, veggie mixture, and seasonings. Spread mixture in the pan and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole!
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by using mild or hot green chiles.
- For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for a few minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Green Chile, Cauliflower Casserole, Low Carb, Comfort Food, Cheesy Casserole
