Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Loaded Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients:
4 cups cauliflower florets
3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup Kraft reduced fat parmesan cheese
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
Lightly spray a glass casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. 
Place cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water and cook until cauliflower is tender.
Drain well and mash with potato masher, leaving some  chunks.
Add 3/4 of the bacon, green onions, cream  cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan to the mashed cauliflower. 
Spread mixture evenly in a small glass casserole dish. 
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and reserved bacon. 
Bake 20 minutes covered or until hot and bubbly. 
Remove the lid and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Serve warm.

*This reheats very well and can be frozen and thawed in the fridge, then reheated.

Makes 4 Servings
Each serving provides
1/4 Lean, 2 Greens, and 3 Condiments per Serving

Serve this side dish with an additional Green and 3/4 Lean such as:

3.75 ounces of 93% ground beef, steak, or pork
4.5 ounces of turkey or chicken breast
5.25 ounces shrimp, tilapia or 99% ground turkey