Best 8 Bacon Cauliflower Saut Recipes

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Bacon cauliflower sauté is a delectable dish that combines the savory taste of bacon with the healthy goodness of cauliflower. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even as an appetizer. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, creating a flavorful and satisfying bacon cauliflower sauté is easier than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON CAULIFLOWER SAUTé



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Cauliflower sautéed with bacon, wine and Swanson® Chicken Broth for the perfect side dish.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
½ cup Swanson® Chicken Broth
¾ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Place diced bacon in cold saute pan; turn on heat to medium-high. Cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute cauliflower until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in wine, Swanson® Chicken Broth, and thyme; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the temperature to medium and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower begins to soften and liquid has almost completely evaporated, about 12 minutes.
  • Stir in the reserved bacon and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 820.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SAUTéED CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON



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An easy recipe with only 7 ingredients like this sautéed cauliflower with bacon is perfect for any busy workday dinner. It's a little spicy, gluten-free and so delicious that you won't want to stop digging in.

Provided by Sharon Chen

Categories     Gluten Free

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, stems removed and cut into florets
3 strips of thick cut bacon, cut into 1-inch squares
1 ounce fresh ginger, sliced
5 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
1 fresh red chili, sliced or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons coconut aminos
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Soak cauliflower florets in salt water. Meanwhile, prepare bacon, ginger, garlic and chili pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add bacon and cook until it starts to sweat, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and stir until the bacon turns dark pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower and add it to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, the cauliflower should be slightly brown by now. Turn the heat back on medium-high. Add garlic and chili pepper. Sauté again until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
  • Add coconut aminos and kosher salt. Keep stirring for 30 seconds to allow the flavor to blend in.
  • Dish. Season with freshly ground black pepper if desired. Enjoy over rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 120 calories, Sugar 2.3, Sodium 698.5mg, Fat 8.6g, SaturatedFat 2.9g, Carbohydrate 7.1g, Fiber 1.7g, Protein 4.5g

CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SOUP



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This nourishing, hearty and creamy cauliflower and bacon soup is comfort in a bowl. Made with everyday ingredients and ready in less than an hour, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Top your soup off with some crispy bacon bits, cracked pepper and some crusty croutons. You'll want this cauliflower soup with bacon on repeat this winter.

Provided by Cassie Heilbron

Categories     Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Bacon Slices, diced
1 small Cauliflower Head, cut into florets
2 Potatoes , peeled and diced
1 Brown / Yellow Onion, diced
500 mls / 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable stock, or more, if required
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt + Pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Heavy Cream / Cooking Cream

Steps:

  • Heat large pot or dutch oven on medium heat, then add bacon to the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until bacon is crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pot.
  • Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add potato, cauliflower and stock to the pot. Cover pot partially, bring to boil then turn down to simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked.
  • Add 3/4 of the bacon bits to the pot (reserving the rest for serving). Puree the soup using either a stick blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  • Return soup to pot and place on medium heat. If the soup is too thick, add some more stock. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until soup is heated through.
  • Remove from heat, season the soup to taste salt and mix cream through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining bacon bits, some sprinkled black pepper, shredded cheese and crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Sodium 207 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar

BACON CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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My Aunt Lavern's special cauliflower salad recipe combines crispy-crunchy ingredients with a creamy dressing that's ever so slightly sweet. -Kelly Ward Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, bacon, cheese, green pepper and onion. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BACON CAULIFLOWER SAUTé



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Cauliflower sautéed with bacon, wine and Swanson® Chicken Broth for the perfect side dish.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Swanson®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
½ cup Swanson® Chicken Broth
¾ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Place diced bacon in cold saute pan; turn on heat to medium-high. Cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute cauliflower until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in wine, Swanson® Chicken Broth, and thyme; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the temperature to medium and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower begins to soften and liquid has almost completely evaporated, about 12 minutes.
  • Stir in the reserved bacon and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 820.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SOUP



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Yes, this is the one you want to address a man-sized appetite and to additionally satisfy the pressing Winter need for comfort food. The original rceipe came from "A Cookbook for the Common Folk."

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 head cauliflower, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth (canned)
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute the cauliflower, onion and crumbled bacon in the margarine.
  • Whisk in the flour.
  • Add the chicken stock, milk and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir in the cheese and, as soon as the cheese melts, the parsley.
  • Continue to simmer over low heat until the cauliflower is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 548.8, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 10.3

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SOUP



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"This is such a rich dish, you don't need to serve a lot with it. For a simple garnish instead of the bacon, I add a drop of hot sauce to the top and drag a butter knife through it." Mildred Caruso - Brighton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into florets
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 cup water
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., Place cauliflower and 1/2 cup cream in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large saucepan., Stir in the cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper and remaining cream. Add enough water to reach desired consistency; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BACON, BLUE CHEESE, CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER



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I use this as a low carb meal, using cawliflower. But you can easily substitute diced cooked potatoes. Enjoy.

Provided by Shirl

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bacon
1 large head cauliflower
1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon thyme
2 bay leaves
2 leeks
1/4 cup carrot
5 cups mushrooms
60 ounces chicken broth
1 quart half-and-half
10 ounces blue cheese
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small pieces. In large stock pot over medium heat cook bacon until crisp. Drain off fat.
  • Chop onions, slice leeks lengthwise clean and chop. Add onions,leeks, thyme, bay leaves and garlic to pot with bacon. Saute until onions are translucent.
  • Cut cauliflower into small florets, grate carrots and slice mushrooms. Add florets, carrots and mushrooms to pot and saute for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and cook until vegetables are done.
  • Add blue cheese and cook until blue cheese melts.
  • Pour in half and half turn heat to low and cook approx 10-15 minutes until heated throughly.
  • I have been known to add any kind of fish that will hold together. Delicious on a cold rainy night. This makes a big batch, but when i fix it we have it for dinner then lunch the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 1407.4, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 21.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Use a head of cauliflower that is fresh, firm, and has tightly packed florets.
  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet: This will give the cauliflower plenty of room to cook without overcrowding.
  • Cook the cauliflower over medium-high heat: This will help it brown and caramelize.
  • Stir the cauliflower frequently: This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Add the bacon and onion halfway through cooking: This will allow the bacon to render its fat and the onion to soften.
  • Season the cauliflower with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: This will add flavor to the dish.
  • Serve the cauliflower immediately: This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Bacon cauliflower saut is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. This dish is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, making it a healthy option for people who are watching their weight or managing their blood sugar. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give bacon cauliflower saut a try. You won't be disappointed!

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