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    Home » Recipes » Keto Casserole Recipes

    Published: Nov 15, 2019 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Loaded Cauliflower Rice Casserole

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    This cheesy loaded cauliflower casserole is a quick and easy low carb and keto side dish you will be making over and over again! We use riced cauliflower for maximum cheese to cauliflower ratio and of course, everything is better with bacon!

    cheesy loaded cauliflower rice casserole in a green dish

    Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable and it goes from zero to 100 in this Loaded Cauliflower Rice Casserole!  This will be your families favorite low carb side dish!  Serve it with my sirloin steak tips for an easy meal.

    I turned simple riced cauliflower into something creamy and dreamy.  I had to resist eating the whole dish in one sitting!

    HOW TO MAKE LOADED CAULIFLOWER RICE CASSEROLE

    To get started I used 24 ounces of already riced cauliflower.  I used the cauliflower from my post on Microwave Cauliflower Rice.

    Frozen cauliflower rice also works.  You just want to cook it according to the package directions, first.

    Our ingredients for this cauliflower rice casserole are riced cauliflower, melted butter, minced garlic, dried chives, sour cream, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

    Everything you would find in a  loaded baked potato!

    Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl except for about ¼ cup of the crispy bacon and 1 cup of cheese.

    cauliflower rice casserole ingredients in a mixing bowl

    Pour it all into a 9x9 baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and bacon.

    cauliflower casserole ready for the oven

    I then baked it in a 400F oven for about 20 minutes.

    Here it is right out of the oven!

    cauliflower rice casserole out of the oven

    This Loaded cauliflower rice casserole is a perfect side dish for your keto Thanksgiving table!

    Here are some other low carb side dishes you will not want to miss:

    • Zucchini Casserole
    • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
    • Low Carb Broccoli Salad
    • Blistered Green Beans with Bacon

    Watch the video below where Jennifer will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.

    Loaded Cauliflower Rice Casserole

    This cheesy loaded cauliflower rice casserole is a quick and easy low carb and keto side dish you will be making over and over again! We use frozen riced cauliflower for maximum cheese to cauliflower ratio.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 382
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 24 Ounces Riced Cauliflower (thaw if frozen)
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted
    • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
    • 2 Tablespoons Dried Chives
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 Pound Bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
    • 1 Cup Sour Cream
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 400F.  Combine riced cauliflower, butter, garlic, chives, sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese, and bacon (reserve ¼ cup for garnish), in a large mixing bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
    • Pour into a 9x9 casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
    • Bake in the pre-heated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
    • Serve

    Jennifer's tips

    • I used my recipe for How to Cook Bacon in the Oven to get the bacon crispy.  
    Servings: 9

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 382 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, low carb side dish, recipe for cauliflower rice

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    1. Missouri Gene says

      May 30, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this 3 or 4 times now - it's my preferred potluck contribution, making sure that I have enough keto/low carb to eat at a party.

      I no longer bother to microwave the rice. Instead I just grate a head of cauliflower into the mixing bowl, then add the other ingredients, spoon into the pan, top with cheese and bacon, and bake. Always perfect.

      Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Kim says

      September 26, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty!!! Cut the recipe in half for smaller a portion. Made it with cream cheese instead of the sour cream as I did not have any on hand. Used bacon pieces from Costco for a quicker prep. Still over the top scrumptious! Will keep this on file to use again and again for a low carb dinner idea or side dish for a larger gathering. I served it with steamed broccoli on the side. Yum ❤️

      Reply
    3. Denise says

      August 03, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made this to nite 8/3/21 I made 1/2 recipe and let me tell you!! YUM ME!!!!I loved loved it!!!!! Thanks!! I will be using again !! Mayb even make the whole recipe for a party! ❤️❤️

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    4. Anna says

      May 17, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner tonight. I used light sour cream, no bacon (vegetarian), vegan butter, added some diced red & orange sweet peppers, Mexican blend cheese & gruyere. It was scrumptious. 😋 Thanks Jennifer. 🙏🏻

      Reply
    5. Paula says

      November 12, 2020 at 7:40 am

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe 3 times now and what a winner. It is so easy to make and it taste just like loaded baked potato. My husband just loves loves this recipe. It reheats very well too.

      Reply
    6. Nancy Davis says

      November 04, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for a low carb vegetable dish last month. My husband and I both loved it, as it tasted more like "twice baked potato casserole". To speed up the process, I used bacon bits instead of bacon. Otherwise everything else was the same and it was superb!

      Reply
    7. Liz says

      October 01, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Can you tell me if we need to cook the cauliflower rice first if it’s not frozen? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lori says

        December 10, 2020 at 10:21 pm

        Yes, I’m wondering about this as well.

        Reply
        • Michelle says

          April 11, 2022 at 6:28 pm

          I’m curious too! Does anyone know?

    8. Sheila says

      July 31, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      How do you think this loaded cauliflower casserole would taste by adding cooked broccoli, hence broccoli rice cheese casserole?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 07, 2020 at 11:13 am

        Sounds delicious!

        Reply
    9. Linda Snider says

      May 09, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      In the video you use heavy cream but no butter. Or am I thinking of another recipe? Will either butter or heavy cream work the same?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 11, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Butter would be more oily instead of creamy

        Reply
      • Marlana says

        July 05, 2022 at 12:34 pm

        Yes

        Reply
    10. Jenn says

      January 22, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving this recipe. I am new follower BUT am absolutely in love with the recipes I’ve tried so far. The low carb cheesecake was my first recipe to try from your collection and it is AH-mazing! I have made that cheesecake a least once every two weeks for my family. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes XOXO- Jenn

      Reply
    11. Ester Hunter says

      November 23, 2019 at 11:39 am

      I love cauliflower & I plan to make this dish. I’ll post after I make it! Thanks Jennifer.

      Reply
    12. Pam McIlroy says

      May 24, 2019 at 10:10 am

      4 stars
      I was wondering what to do with the bag of frozen cauliflower rice in my freezer and this was good! Four cups of cauliflower is about 340 grams so I weighed it and that made it easy to get the right amount. Really great "comfort food" recipe. Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply

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