Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
(from ejroberts86’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/bacon-cheeseburger-cauliflower-casserole/
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 10 people
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower or about 6 cups florets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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Steam the cauliflower until fork tender.
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Place into a food processor and pulse until it resembles rice.
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Set aside in a bowl to cool then add the flour and salt and mix well.
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Cook the bacon in a large skillet until moderately cooked, but not crisp.
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Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to keep bacon juice in skillet.
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Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Once cool chop into pieces.
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Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook until browned.
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Add the onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mix well.
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Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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For the sauce: Add the butter to the same skillet then add heavy cream and mustard.
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Cook on low heat until the sauce is smooth.
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Place 1/2 cup of the sauce to the bottom of a 9 by 13 baking dish.
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Spread the cauliflower mixture on the spread as evenly as possible.
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Place 4 ounces of sliced cheddar over the cauliflower.
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Spread the ground beef over the cheddar slices evenly.
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Pour half of the remaining sauce over the beef.
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Place the remaining cheddar slices over the sauce.
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Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with bacon.
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Bake 25 minutes at 350*.
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Allow to cool out of the oven for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.