erik's cheesy cauliflower casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 8 slices turkey bacon
• 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. add cauliflower, bring back to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. drain and transfer to a bowl.
• line a microwave-safe plate with paper towels; arrange turkey bacon on the paper towels. top with more paper towels. microwave on high until bacon is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. cool and crumble.
• mix cauliflower with crumbled bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese using an electric mixer until evenly combined. transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted on top, 15 to 20 minutes.