Cauliflower Jalapeño Popper Casserole
Enjoy a delicious Cauliflower Jalapeño Popper Casserole that’s perfect for gatherings! Try this easy recipe today for a flavorful meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 jalapeños (halved and seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese (⅓ less fat)
- ½ cup light sour cream
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Bake the chicken and jalapeños drizzled with olive oil on one sheet, and crispy bacon on another sheet for about 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken and crumble the bacon; mix with the cheese mixture along with most of the chopped jalapeños.
- Spread cauliflower florets in a greased baking dish; pour over the chicken-cheese mixture and top with remaining cheese, jalapeños, and bacon.
- Bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg