Best 7 Cheesy Cauliflower Potato And Bacon Casserole Recipes

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Are you longing for a dish that combines the delectable flavors of cheese, cauliflower, potatoes, and bacon? Look no further than the "Cheesy Cauliflower Potato and Bacon Casserole." This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender cauliflower, crispy potatoes, and savory bacon bits, this casserole is guaranteed to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a potluck, or simply looking for a comforting meal, this recipe will surely impress and satisfy. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable dish that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON SWISS POTATO CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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I created this one when in need of a different potato dish to go with grilled steak. It was a big hit with everyone!

Provided by lillyofvalley

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
½ onion, finely chopped
½ pound bacon
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Place potatoes and cauliflower into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but firm, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes and cauliflower to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cooked onion to the potato mixture.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble over potato mixture, reserving bacon grease in skillet.
  • Melt butter into bacon grease in skillet over medium-low heat; whisk flour into butter-bacon grease mixture. Gradually stir cream into flour mixture until smooth; add milk if cream sauce is too thick. Whisk half the Swiss cheese, half the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into cream sauce until cheeses are melted.
  • Pour cream sauce over potato mixture and toss to coat; top with remaining Swiss cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 546.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Creamy and cheesy cauliflower casserole with cream cheese and bacon is an easy, low-carb side dish perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium heads of cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 slices bacon
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2/3 cup freshly grated Gruyere (or similar melty, nutty, alpine-style cheese, divided)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
3 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)

Steps:

  • Place racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a wide 3-quart (9x13) casserole dish, with nonstick spray, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer. Keep the bowl handy. Roast cauliflower on the lower rack for 30 minutes, until the florets are tender and begin to brown.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet. Bake on the upper rack until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the bacon and cauliflower from the oven. Stir the cauliflower, spread it back into an even layer, and place it on the upper rack to continue cooking until the end of its baking time.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and lightly pat dry. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop or crumble the bacon into small pieces.
  • In the same bowl that you used to toss the cauliflower, beat together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until combined. Stir in 1/3 cup Gruyere cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and half of the chopped bacon.
  • Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and dollop the cream cheese mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of Gruyere and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
  • Return the pan to the upper third of the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Broil the casserole until golden on top, 1 to 3 minutes. Do not walk away, and watch carefully to make sure the cheese does not burn.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chives and remaining bacon. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 8, Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

EASY CHEESY POTATO & CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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This Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole makes the perfect side dish. Cauliflower never tasted so good, a delicious creamy centre with a crunchy lightly buttered topping.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter (melted)
¼-⅓ cup bread crumbs
½ tablespoon parsley freshly chopped
3 medium potatoes (chopped) ((400 grams))
1 small cauliflower (broken into florets)( or 3 1/2 cups) ((350 grams))
½ tablespoon parsley freshly chopped
1 large egg (beaten)
1 cup firm mozzarella, gruyere or fontina cheese (shredded) ((100 grams))
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese ((25 grams))
2 dashes pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180 C). Lightly drizzle a medium baking dish with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 256 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER & BACON GRATIN



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This very indulgent version of cauliflower cheese is inspired by the après-ski classic, tartiflette

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp vegetable oil
200g smoked bacon lardons or cubetti di pancetta
2 large onions , sliced
800g potatoes , thickly sliced
1kg cauliflower , cut into bite-size florets
100g medium-mature cheddar or gruyère , coarsely grated
250ml double cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the bacon for 5 mins until just starting to crisp. Add the onion and sizzle for 12 mins until soft and golden.
  • Meanwhile, tip the potatoes into a large pan of water, making sure they are well covered. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the cauliflower and cook everything for 6-7 mins until both are tender. Tip into a colander and drain thoroughly.
  • In a gratin dish, layer the potato and cauliflower, then scatter with bacon, onion and a small handful of cheese. Drizzle each layer with a little cream and season. Continue until all the layers are finished, pour over the remaining cream and scatter with the last of the cheese. Bake for 30 mins until bubbling. Remove from the oven and set aside for 1 min to rest. Serve straight from the dish with a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 817 calories, Fat 57 grams fat, SaturatedFat 29 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 2.12 milligram of sodium

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER, POTATO AND BACON CASSEROLE



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A nice twist to a classic. Layered and baked until golden brown. A great side dish for any meal. I prefer a grilled steak or some roasted chicken, but this is so good and creamy. Originated as a recipe I developed for a restaurant I worked for, this has been a long standing favorite of friends and family. Give it a try and I am sure you will enjoy.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
salt
pepper
1 red pepper, diced fine
3 scallions, diced fine
1 medium onion, dice fine
3 slices bacon, chopped and sauteed
salt
pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Potato and Cauliflower Layer -- In a large pot of boiling salted water on medium high heat, cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes and then add the cauliflower and cook another 5 minutes under tender. Remove from the heat and drain. Using a potato masher or even just a fork, slightly mash. I like to do a rough mash for this dish. Add, salt, pepper, milk and butter and set to the side.
  • Bacon, Pepper and Onion Layer -- In a medium saute pan, add the bacon and saute until crisp. Remove and let it drain on a paper plate lined with a paper towel. In the same pan, use the bacon drippings (no more than 1 teaspoon, you don't want too much oil) to cook the onion and red pepper red pepper until tender. Once the onion and pepper are done add the scallions, salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat, drain if necessary (you don't want this oily) and set to the side.
  • Cheese and Crumb Mixture -- In a small bowl, add the melted butter, bread crumbs and cheese and mix well to combine.
  • Casserole -- In a casserole dish, spray with non stick spray and heat the oven to 375. Add a layer on the potato cauliflower mix; then a layer of the bacon, pepper and onions; then a layer of the cheese and bread crumb mix. Next, again, the potato cauliflower; bacon, pepper and onions; and then the cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake -- Thirty (30) minutes until golden brown and bubbly. This is a great side dish and makes a great presentation when you cut into it and serve.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for the usual hash browns to make it not only keto-friendly but also a real crowd-pleasing addition to the brunch rotation. -Robyn Warren, Lakeway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 large green pepper, chopped
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
4 cups frozen riced cauliflower, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. , Add onion and chopped peppers to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and ricotta. Stir in riced cauliflower, shredded cheeses, bacon, onion mixture, pepper and salt. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cool baked casserole completely; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR



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Even the kids like this one. "Wow" We made only half of this one. There was plenty for everyone and even some left over.

Provided by The MysticWood

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bacon, chopped and fried crispy
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
salt
2 large cauliflower heads
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, and parsley in small bowl. Set aside for topping.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tbsp salt and cauliflower, cook until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer half to cutting board and roughly chop.
  • Melt cream cheese on low heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 1/2 cups of cheddar, cook until starts to melt.
  • Off heat stir in sour cream, cauliflower, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a crispier topping: Instead of breadcrumbs, use crushed pork rinds or almond flour.
  • To make it spicier: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version: Omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • To make it ahead of time: Assemble the casserole and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

This cheesy cauliflower, potato, and bacon casserole is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. It's easy to make, hearty, and delicious. With its creamy cheese sauce, crispy topping, and flavorful mix of vegetables and bacon, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish, give this cheesy cauliflower, potato, and bacon casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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