Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole – This loaded cauliflower casserole with bacon and broccoli is an incredible keto/low-carb side dish recipe or main dish that tastes delicious. The casserole is easy to make, kid-friendly, and one of the best ways to put a low carb dinner on the table for one of those busy weeknights. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole
- 8 slices of bacon, fried crispy
- ½ large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ large head broccoli, cut into florets
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterrey jack mix
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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Directions
1. To make the loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole: Preheat your oven to 370ºF (190ºC).
2. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crispy and crumble. Drain from fat and set aside.
3. Steam cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Or nuke in the microwave with 1 cup of water for 7 or 8 minutes.
4. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the steamed cauliflower and broccoli florets, half of the bacon, 1 cup of the cheese mix, and half the parsley and mix well to combine.
5. Transfer to a baking dish lightly oiled and top with the remaining cheese, and the other half of the bacon.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake another 5-10 minutes or just until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown. Serve the loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole immediately. Enjoy!
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Tips for the loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole recipe
This cauliflower broccoli casserole is as delicious as a side or main dish! Perfect for those of you who just want a veggie dish without all the rice and potatoes to carb it up. Here are a few tips to make it perfect.
- You can include diced carrots, as well, or any other hardy vegetables such as celery, that won’t wilt during the baking process.
- You can use frozen vegetables but you would need to thaw and drain them a little before baking. Otherwise, add 5 to 10 to the baking time. and cut a little on the sour cream to avoid the dish getting too watery.
- This casserole recipe can be made with all cauliflower or all broccoli or any combination of the two.
- Other great cheeses for this cauliflower broccoli casserole are Gouda and Gruyere. Feel free to mix them up and have fun!
- Glass or pyrex is usually your best choice when baking a casserole. They take longer to heat up, but transmit heat very well and get super hot.
How to make the broccoli cauliflower casserole ahead
To make this loaded casserole ahead of time, prepare as directed up to step 5 and store everything covered in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking, cover with foil and bake the broccoli cauliflower casserole as directed.
How long to keep the loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole
You can store any casserole leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy them within two to three days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave uncovered so the vegetables don’t get mushy. If you need to keep the casserole leftovers longer, freeze in a freezer container and keep for up to two to three months.
More casserole recipes you might like
- Fajita Chicken Casserole
- Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
- French Onion Chicken Casserole
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Leave a Reply
Jane Davenport
2024-10-13 17:34:19
My husband and I love this recipe. I would like to double it for a family get together-but I am confused. When I hover over the 2x it doesn't increase the amount of broccoli or cauliflower?? Is this correct?
Sandra
2024-09-11 11:43:47
Two more things: I steamed my veggies for 8 minutes and they were perfect. I also looked online and what I read was that it's about 5 cups of broccoli and cauliflower so that's what measurement I used.
Sandra
2024-09-11 11:41:48
I made this last night, adding the onion as someone else suggested. I totally forgot the heavy cream and added some garlic powder and a little Greek seasoning. This was the best recipe!! It's definately a keeper and one I'll be making often.
Bev
2023-11-09 13:00:53
09/11/2023. Made it for tea I added diced chicken to it for me and my son we absolutely loved it definitely a keeper will be making.
Judy
2023-04-25 23:45:12
I can tell already I'm going to love this recipe. Love everything in this recipe and I will be making it for my husband and I and for family get togethers too. Thanks for sharing. **
sue
2023-03-25 10:19:48
Delicious! Had a request for the recipe after serving it to family. I only steamed the veggies in the microwave for about 3 minutes (in two batches) as I didn't want them mushy after cooking the casserole. And I used a Colby/Mont Jack combo for cheese. Super good!
Janice Ammons
2022-06-29 15:25:11
Loved it! Will definitely make again.
Chris
2022-01-29 16:58:19
Definitely need to flavor it up yourself. I sauté red onion in a little bit of the bacon grease and add that to the mix along with about a Tablespoon of granulated garlic and a Teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and a 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
Phyllis
2022-01-20 16:39:19
I thought I followed the directions but turned out dry. Eight minutes in the microwave got the vegetables quite soft. Taste was ok but will have to do some modifications. Perhaps if you gave weights for the veggies instead of 1/2 a head may be helpful. Also the 10 minutes after Removing the foil did not brown the casserole.
Dan
2022-01-15 11:48:50
I have made this recipe 5 times exactly as directed. We just love it. As soon as the leftovers are gone I make another casserole. Great Ketko meal and filling
Wendy
2021-10-22 13:27:13
I am making dinner for 14 tomorrow to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday with all the family. When I asked the grandkids what special dish they would like me to include on the menu, all three yelled "the broccoli and cauliflower casserole!" Who would ever have thought these two veggies would become their favorites? The entire family loves this recipe and asks for it often. Wonderful to have keto options that the whole family enjoys.
Heather
2021-08-10 22:38:05
This was awesome. Tastes great went well with salmon.
Cheryl
2021-06-19 17:38:04
Looks great. Can’t wait to try it. But in order to use the correct nutrition values for the recipe I need to know the number of servings it makes. Or did I miss it?
Theresea
2021-05-25 20:47:26
Great recipe! Every time I make this there is none left!
Bunnie
2021-05-03 19:54:04
We absolutely LOVE this!! Made exactly to the recipe but doubled. We took it to a Christmas family gathering a couple of years ago and now everyone asks for it for all family gatherings. Thank you so much for this yummy recipe!! ❤
Kara
2021-04-01 12:29:11
This is my new favorite side! What an amazing recipe. Perfect flavor and very filling.
Joy
2021-01-16 09:20:30
Oh so good! My family loved this.
Christy
2020-12-17 19:15:19
This was delicious! I added chicken and used 1/2 cup cream cheese and 1/2 mayonnaise with 1/4 cup of heavy cream! Everyone LOVE it!!!!!
