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Loaded Cauliflower and Meatloaf Casserole

Loaded Cauliflower and Meatloaf Casserole

This makes a total of 8 servings of Loaded Cauliflower and Meatloaf Casserole. Each serving comes out to be 443.13 Calories, 34.42g Fats, 5.77g Net Carbs, and 25.32g Protein.
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Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounces frozen cauliflower
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup crushed pork rinds
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • pound bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: Chopped chives.

Instructions
 

  • Slice up the bacon then fry up in a hot skillet. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and reserve for later. Remove most of the bacon grease from the pan, you only need a few tablespoons for the next step.
  • Fry up the onions in the bacon fat until they turn golden.
  • Add ground beef to the pan and then cook through. Add the Worcestershire sauce then adjust the seasoning if necessary. Transfer the beef mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, eat up the frozen cauliflower until it's piping hot. Add the softened cream cheese then blend together using a hand mixer, or an immersion blender. Could also just use a blender. If you really have to, a fork and someone who's really hungry could work. The key is to get everything mixed up into a mashed potato like consistency. Season to taste.
  • Mix the crushed pork rinds and egg into the ground beef mixture.
  • Layer the ground beef on the bottom of a casserole dish. Then spread the cauliflower on top of it.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes. You want the casserole to be heated all the way through, and I like the top a bit browned.
  • If you'd like, top the casserole with chopped chives.