Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Bake

An easy low carb recipe that makes a great low carb side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

2 small heads Cauliflower cut into florets
2 tbsp. Butter
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 c. Heavy Cream
4 oz. Cream cheese softened
2 c. Gruyere cheese shredded
1 c. Cheddar cheese shredded
6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. Chives

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large pot bring water to a boil and add cauliflower florets.
• Boil for 5-7 minutes or until cauliflower is slightly softened.
• Drain water and set cauliflower aside.
• In a medium saucepan melt butter and add garlic cooking for about 1 minute.
• Add heavy cream and bring to a boil then lower to a simmer.
• Add cream cheese and Gruyere cheese stirring until it has melted.
• Continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add cauliflower to a greased casserole dish.
• Pour cheese mixture over the cauliflower
• Top with cooked, diced bacon, and cheddar cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender and cheese has melted.
• Garnish with chives before serving.