Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Casserole is packed with melty cheese, tender cauliflower rice, and savory green chiles, all bound together in a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a low-carb dream that works as a hearty side or even a meatless main. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 4 oz canned green chiles drained
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Cook cauliflower rice (3–4 mins), then squeeze dry using paper towels. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and celery, sauté 5–7 mins.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, and stir until thickened and reduced by half.
- In a large bowl, combine cauliflower rice, ½ cup of each cheese, green chiles, sour cream, veggie-cream mixture, and seasonings.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/cheesy-cauliflower-rice-casserole/
Notes
• Make it spicier by using pepper jack instead of Monterey Jack.
• Frozen cauliflower rice works too—just cook and drain well.
• Add shredded chicken or cooked ground turkey for a protein boost.