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A plate of a delicious low-carb cauliflower hamburger casserole — the best dinner.

Low-Carb Cauliflower Hamburger Casserole Recipe

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A savory, filling, comforting dinner casserole without the guilt—this low-carb cauliflower hamburger casserole recipe won’t disappoint!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 333
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef, if this is not already done.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp butter in small skillet. Add panko and stir until panko browns 3 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and stir in 2 Tbsp chopped parsley. Set aside
  • Break cauliflower into small florets. The easiest way to do this is to turn the head stem side up the start cutting the stems just below the tops. Break the tops into the size of macaroni noodles and place them in a large microwave safe bowl. Continue until you have 8 cups cauliflower “noodles”. Bring large pot of water to a boil and cook cauliflower 3 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove from heat and drain. To prevent dish from getting watery, place cauliflower (in batches) in clean kitchen towel and wring out any water remaining.
  • Heat milk in a large pan. When simmering, add both cheeses a bit at a time adding more when completely melted. Add cayenne, salt and pepper and stir well. Combine cauliflower and cheese in a large bowl, mix well, then set aside.
  • Wipe out pan and add oil. When shimmering add onion and saute until translucent about 3 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and basil and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add to cauliflower and cheese in bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly and pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle crumbs over everything and transfer to oven. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

Add another level of personalized flavor to this low-carb delight by mixing in a cup for green chilies, jalapenos or bell peppers!

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 3mg