Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole | How to make Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Cauliflower

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

buffalo sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha can provide a similar heat at a lower cost.

cooked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon is a leaner option, while pork bacon is typically cheaper.

Chop the cauliflower head into small bite-sized florets.

Bring a pot of water to boil and add the chopped cauliflower. Allow it to boil over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

After the cauliflower tenderizes, take them off the pot, drain the water and rinse the cauliflower with tap water. Keep it aside.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Heat some extra virgin olive oil in a pan. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute the onion and garlic until they get fragrant for about 2 minutes.

Next, add the cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, monterrey jack cheese, chicken, hot sauce, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine everything.

Add the cauliflower to this mixture. Toss to combine everything.

Transfer to a casserole baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, more hot sauce, and ranch dressing. Serve hot.

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