Skip the high carb potatoes and make this low carb Cauliflower Au Gratin instead! When you dig into this cheesy, bacon-y dish, I don’t think you’ll mind the absence of potatoes. 🧀🥓
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Why You’ll Love Cauliflower Au Gratin
- Each filling and comforting serving contains only 5g net carbs. That’s about one-fifth of the carb count of potatoes au gratin!
- The recipe uses frozen cauliflower for convenience. This whole recipe is super easy and fast to prep and bake.
- It’s a perfect holiday side dish or just because side dish. I love serving this for holidays – everyone loves it, no matter their dietary preferences. It’s also a great everyday side dish for those days when you want to serve something special, but don’t want to put in a lot of effort.
- It’s an easy way to sneak in veggies. Cauliflower always tastes better topped with lots of creamy cheese!
Ingredients Needed to Make Au Gratin Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade sausage balls recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Frozen cauliflower florets
- Cream cheese
- Heavy whipping cream
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic powder
- Dried dill
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded Italian cheese blend
- Bacon
- Fresh chives
🧀 CHEESE NOTE: I used an Italian cheese blend in this recipe, but you can use any cheese you’d like, including:
- Gruyère
- Cheddar
- Gouda
- Monterey jack
- Parmesan
Or really anything you’d like! Keep in mind that freshly shredded will melt better than pre-shredded, but you can use pre-shredded for convenience.
How to Make Cauliflower Au Gratin {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making recipe. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
You’ll start by cooking the cauliflower per bag instructions, then drain off water and set aside.
To a bowl, add cream cheese chunks, heavy whipping cream, butter, garlic powder, dried dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine.
Add cooked and drained cauliflower to the cream cheese mixture, toss to combine, then place into a casserole dish.
Sprinkle top evenly with shredded cheese and cooked bacon pieces.
Place in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned.
Top with chives, then serve and enjoy!
More Keto Appetizers and Side Dishes
- Craving a little heat during the holidays? Dive into this low carb hot chicken dip! It’s the perfect appetizer recipe for spice lovers, and even those with milder tastes can’t resist its charm.
- Add a delightful twist to your Thanksgiving menu with a low carb sweet potato casserole. You won’t believe how it mimics the real deal, but with a fraction of the carbs!
- Surprise your family with these cauliflower mashed potatoes. Creamy, delicious, and a healthy side dish recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Speaking of cauliflower, indulge in some creamy, dreamy cauliflower macaroni and cheese. Perfect comfort food with a healthy twist!
- Say goodbye to store-bought with this traditional homemade cranberry sauce. Its flavor is leagues ahead of the sugary versions—you won’t want to go back!
- Elevate your vegetable game with this baked vegetables recipe. Your family will be amazed by the burst of flavors and you’ll be crowned the ultimate veggie wizard!
Nutrition Facts for This Au Gratin Cauliflower Recipe
Per serving (6 total servings):
- 330 calories
- 31g fat
- 10g protein
- 5g net carbs
Holiday Dessert Recipes
- Whip up this low carb pecan pie! It’s not just easy to make and delicious—it’s a show-stopping centerpiece that introduces guests to the world of keto Thanksgiving desserts. Plus, tantalize their taste buds with this scrumptious low carb pumpkin pie recipe.
- Shake up your holiday dessert game with a keto no-bake pumpkin cheesecake—a crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Prefer baking? Try this low carb sugar-free pumpkin cheesecake fresh from the oven.
- Transform your holiday spread with low carb apple crisp by swapping in a secret veggie for high-carb apples. You’ll be amazed at the apple-like flavor!
- Dive into the fluffy deliciousness of this low carb no-bake brownie cheesecake fluff. You’ll be delighted by the taste! This recipe features our decadent keto brownies recipe—they’re simply wonderful.
- Delight in these irresistible, easy-to-make low carb peanut butter cookies. Gluten-free and sugar-free, they’re a holiday favorite that’s sure to become a staple in your cookie jar!
- Don’t miss out on the creamy delight of pumpkin cheesecake fluff! This luscious treat will start a new family tradition, and you’ll find yourself making it every year.
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Cauliflower au Gratin
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag frozen cauliflower florets
- 6 oz cream cheese cut into small chunks
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400 F.
- Cook frozen cauliflower according to package instructions. Drain off excess water, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, butter, garlic powder, dried dill, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cauliflower to cream cheese mixture and toss to combine.
- Transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish and top with shredded cheese blend and crumbled bacon. Place in the preheated oven and roast until the cheese is melted and browned on top, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately topped with fresh chives.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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amazing recipe!