Description
A comforting casserole that merges heartiness with a healthy twist, featuring roasted green chiles, creamy cheese, and cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower or 1 bag of frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green chiles, chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter.
- Cook the cauliflower rice according to package directions (about 3 minutes) or steam fresh cauliflower rice for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the cauliflower rice using paper towels.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, add onions and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add heavy cream to the sautéed veggies and reduce heat to medium. Stir until the cream reduces by half.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained cauliflower rice, Monterrey Jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, sautéed veggies, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños. Feel free to mix in other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg