KETO RECIPES

Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole


Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole is a low carb remake of an old family favorite. Cauliflower rice baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce studded with green chiles and topped with gooey cheese…it’s Texas comfort food at it’s finest. Quick, easy and great for weekly meal prep! 

GREEN CHILE CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE – CAULIFLOWER RICE BAKE – LOW CARB, KETO, GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, THM S

Hi ya’ll…my name is Emilie from the food blog Tales of a Texas Granola Girl where I share gluten-free and low-carb recipes inspired by my Texas upbringing. I believe amazing, satisfying food doesn’t have to be filled with sugar, grains or preservatives and healthy food doesn’t have to be boring and bland! These days I live on a Ranch out in the middle of nowhere Texas, home-school my girls, raise animals, cook for Ranch guests and specialize in creating delicious recipes that are 100% gluten free, low carb and keto and always kid and Cowboy approved! You can find me at www.texasgranolagirl.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/texasgranolagirl/.

I’m so excited that Taryn invited me to Guest Post on Joy Filled Eats! I am thrilled to share this simple and scrumptious Green Chile Cauliflower Rice Casserole, inspired by one of my all-time favorite family dishes!


Super simple to make…In the oven in less than 20 minutes!

One of my favorite things to do is to take my favorite childhood comfort food recipes and “de-carb” them! We all have those dishes that evoke “food memories” …sometimes for me, it’s just the aroma that does it! Well, just because we are living a low-carb or keto lifestyle shouldn’t mean that we miss out on all those amazing flavors from our past!

Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole was inspired by one of my favorite special occasion dishes. I remember it was always on the table at Christmas and other holiday dinners…or at least I hoped it was! It’s funny…I’m not quite sure why it was reserved mostly for special occasions because it is so easy to make…probably because it is rich and decadent and those dishes in our house were always reserved for holidays! The version from my childhood had white rice as the main ingredient so I switched it up with some cauliflower rice, made a few other modifications and I have to say this low carb version is even better than the original…sorry, mom!

Look at all that yummy cheese!

As you now know, I live on a ranch out in the middle of Texas with my husband, the Cowboy, and my two girls. We are about 45 minutes away from the nearest store, so we stock up on groceries when we go to town! While I love fresh veggies, they don’t seem to stay fresh for too long, so to save time and money, I stock up on certain frozen veggies and cauliflower rice is one that we always have on hand! I try to load up when it goes on sale, so we always have it around for a quick side option or to use in our favorite recipes. My daughter Maddie and I are the low carbers around here and we love the versatility of cauliflower rice and use it all the time, for anything from pizzas to casseroles, like this amazing Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole!

One of my other favorite sides is GG’s Oil & Vinegar Coleslaw. And if you are looking for something to serve this with how about Chicken Verde Taco Bowls?



Creamy, cheesy deliciousness!!

Cauliflower rice baked in a cheesy, sour cream and green chili sauce and topped with more ooey, gooey melty cheese…sound delicious? IT IS! It’s all my favorite things …creamy, cheesy, decadent, comforting and so incredibly delicious. Served up aside a grilled steak, crispy chicken thighs or even your favorite pork chops, Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole will quickly become a favorite side in your weekly meal rotation. It takes minutes to put together and can be made ahead of time, so it can easily be used for meal prep as well! It’s Texas comfort food at it’s finest!

Oh yaasss!!

Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins

Green Chile Cauliflower Rice Bake is a low carb remake of an old family favorite. Cauliflower rice baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce studded with green chiles and topped with gooey cheese...it's Texas comfort food at it's finest. Quick, easy and great for weekly meal prep! 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Author: Emilie

Ingredients
2 tbsp butter

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped celery

2 cups cauliflower rice

1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

4 oz canned green chiles drained

1/2 cup sour cream full fat

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp granulated garlic

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter or grease an 8x8 pan and set aside.

If using frozen cauliflower rice, cook to package directions, usually about 3 minutes. If using fresh cauliflower rice, steam for 3-4 minutes on the stove-top or in the microwave until slightly tender. Take the steamed cauliflower rice and squeeze or press between paper towels to remove the excess moisture and set aside. You want the rice to be fairly dry so your dish isn’t watery!
Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium high heat. Add celery and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Turn down heat to medium and add cream to the pan and stir constantly and reduce by half, until thick and creamy and set aside.
In a large bowl combine cauliflower rice, ½ cup of each cheese, chiles, sour cream, veggie mixture and seasonings and stir till incorporated. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly…Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole

Amount Per Serving
Calories 314Calories from Fat 243

Daily Value
Total Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 958mg40%
Potassium 318mg9%
Total Carbohydrates 7g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A18.9%
Vitamin C41.5%
Calcium33.8%
Iron4.5%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.