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Cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole

Cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole

Indulge in this irresistible Keto cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole! Creamy cauliflower baked with crispy bacon, spicy jalapeños, and melted cheddar cheese—a low-carb comfort food masterpiece. Perfect for game day or weeknight dinners!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 6-9 jalapeño peppers halved and seeds removed (use 6 for mild, 9 for spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon
  • cups shredded cheddar cheese divided (¾ cup + ½ cup)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese ⅓ less fat works well
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk low-fat is fine
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Hot sauce for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
  • Place chicken breast on one side of a baking sheet and jalapeño halves on the other side
  • Drizzle both with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
  • Arrange bacon strips on a separate baking sheet
  • Place both sheets in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy
  • While the chicken and bacon cook, combine ¾ cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken, crumble the bacon, and dice the roasted jalapeños
  • Reserve ¼ of the jalapeños and ¼ of the bacon for topping
  • Add the remaining jalapeños, all of the shredded chicken, and ¾ of the bacon to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine
  • Spread the cauliflower florets evenly in the bottom of a 9×12-inch baking dish
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cauliflower and spread to cover evenly
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top, followed by the reserved jalapeños and bacon
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by varying the number of jalapeños or adding hot sauce after baking
  • For extra flavor, roast the cauliflower for 10 minutes before assembling the casserole
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and double the cauliflower
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