CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SIDE
Ok, so you have your main dish figured out... Now what to go with it? I try to keep it pretty healthy during the week but every once in a while I must satisfy that cheese craving! Am I speaking your language? Or if you're livin' that KETO life than this will become a staple side dish. {more about keto here} Then I have just the thing for you! Today, I'm sharing with you my favorite Cheesy Cauliflower Side Dish.
I think you're gonna love it. Scratch that, I know you're gonna love it!
Xx,
Landyn
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
4 cups riced cauliflower
4 slices of bacon
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
WHAT TO DO
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Microwave/steam rice cauliflower in the bag for three minutes on high
3. Cook bacon in medium cast iron skillet until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels. Discard all of the oil dippings reserving 1 tablespoon.
4. Add yellow onions to drippings and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender stirring it frequently.
5. Add cream cheese and hot sauce. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
6. Stir cauliflower and mayonnaise and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese.
7. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top with remaining cheddar cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until it is heated through and golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
Serve and enjoy!