Cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole that combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers with cauliflower for a tasty twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken and turkey bacon:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 jalapenos, halved and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 strips thick-cut turkey bacon
For the casserole:
- 1 ¼ cup cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, ⅓ less fat
- ½ cup light sour cream
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets, cut into small bite-size pieces about 1 inch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook the chicken and turkey bacon: Place chicken breast and jalapenos on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and salt. Place the turkey bacon strips on another baking sheet. Bake both for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and paprika.
- Assemble the casserole: Crumble the turkey bacon, shred the chicken, and dice the jalapenos. Mix with the cheese mixture. Layer cauliflower in a baking dish, top with the cheese mixture, remaining cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and turkey bacon.
- Bake: Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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