Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

 

Ingredients:

• 1 large head Cauliflower (cut into small florets)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
• Sea Salt
• Black Pepper
• 2/3 cup Sour cream
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
• 6 tbsp Bacon bits (cooked, divided)
• 1/4 cup Green onions (chopped, divided)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
3. Transfer the cauliflower to a small 1.5 quart (1.4 L) casserole dish in a single layer. (Roasting in the baking dish saves on dishes, but you could also roast on a sheet pan to make it faster.) Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes if using a sheet pan, or 25-30 minutes if using the baking dish (stir halfway through if using this method), until crisp-tender.
4. Meanwhile, in the same bowl, whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream, until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon bits, and half of the green onions. If desired, season sauce with sea salt and black pepper. (Don't over salt -- it will get more salty as the cheese melts later.)
5. When the cauliflower is done roasting, take it out and leave the oven on. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix with the sauce.
6. Return the cauliflower mixture to the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
7. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese melts. Top with remaining green onions.

Original recipe website https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/easy-cheesy-loaded-cauliflower-casserole-recipe/

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Loaded Mashed Cauliflower

 

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium head cauliflower (1 lb. when trimmed)
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place the butter, garlic, kosher salt and black pepper in your food processor bowl.
3. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
4. Trim the cauliflower and cut it into chunks. Place the chunks in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave on high until very tender, about 10 minutes. The bowl will be hot - careful when removing it from the microwave. Drain and transfer the cooked cauliflower to the food processor.
5. Process the cauliflower on high speed until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping once to scrape the sides with a spatula.
6. Transfer the cauliflower puree to a small 1-quart casserole dish. Top with the shredded cheddar and the crumbled bacon. Bake just until the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.

Link to original recipe website https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/loaded-mashed-cauliflower/

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Chaffles

 

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp almond flour
• 1tbsp of mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp backing powder
• 1 tsp water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your mini waffle maker.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together the egg in a small bowl until well beaten.
3. Add the almond flour, mayo, baking powder and water; mix well.
4. Spray your waffle maker with non-stick spray and pour half of your batter in. Close the lid and allow to cook for about 3 minutes or until the automatic timer or light goes off. Repeat for second waffle.

Link to original recipe website: https://www.instrupix.com/wonder-bread-chaffles-soft-delish/

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