Keto Cheesy Cauliflower “Mashed Potato” Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 (10 oz) bags microwaveable cauliflower rice
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons crispy-cooked bacon crumbles
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Following the package instructions, microwave the cauliflower packages one at a time until hot throughout, usually 3-4 minutes. Working quickly, in a mixing bowl combine the hot cauliflower, ½ cup of the cheddar cheese, the parmesan cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir until melted and combined. Stir in the garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Spread mixture into a 9X9in casserole dish, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, until the cheese is hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon and green onion on top, serve!