Sort of Sour Cream and Onion Cauliflower Casserole

I wanted to get a picture of the completed casserole, but it was so good that we ate it before we got the picture!

I wouldn't call this a healthy meal, but I would definitely call it a healthy alternative that does not sacrifice flavor. Since we had a couple of pieces of leftover pizza to get rid of (and who's good after just one piece of pizza?!), I figured I would make a side dish. Most of my ideas for things like this come out of a desire to use the things I already have kicking around the kitchen and to spend the least amount of money

What's in it?

1 package of frozen cauliflower (cheap and easy- some nights that's the best combo for dinner)

1 package shredded parmesan cheese

32 oz container of plain Greek yogurt

Small package french fried onions (OK so they aren't a health food, but there isn't much in them and they make a nice topper)

garlic powder

onion powder

You will also need:

A small to medium sized casserole dish (if it was clean, I would have used a smaller dish than the one pictured)

oven pre-heated to 375

When I said quick and easy for this recipe, I really meant it! All you do is steam your cauliflower according to what you have. For instance, I used frozen cauliflower so I just followed the directions on the package (microwave in the casserole dish with 2 tbs water for 8ish minutes). This would also be great if you need to get rid of some fresh cauliflower -I love fresh vegetables but frozen vegetables are great on a budget and I have felt better about eating them since I discovered this link: Eating Well -Fresh vs Frozen

Next I mashed the cauliflower with an abundant amount of Greek yogurt. OK this is one of the greatest things I have learned: plain Greek yogurt tastes just like sour cream in food. I love sour cream but I always feel guilty eating it. If I replace it with plain greek yogurt (which I always do!) I am going from unhealthy to healthy because this stuff is packed with protein! Try it for yourself- it definitely works for me, but not all taste buds are created equal.

Perhaps you noticed that I am mashing my cauliflower with a fork. We got so many amazing things for our wedding, but we keep forgetting we did not get a potato masher. I imagine that would work better, so go ahead and use that if you have one. If not, a fork does the trick with a little extra effort.

When you've mashed and mixed, add about a 1/3 to a 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese and a generous amount of garlic powder and onion powder. I always prefer fresh garlic and onion, but if time is tight, the powders work well. Mix it all up and spread evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Cover the top with french fried onions and pop in the oven for 5-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

This is definitely not filling enough for a full meal, but it's great if you need something cheesy, creamy, crunchy, and flavorful, with some healthy benefits! Enjoy!

Overview:

Steam Cauliflower

Mash with Greek yogurt

Add garlic and onion powder

Add parmesan cheese

Mix and spread evenly

cover top with french fried onions

bake for  5-8 minutes at 375

Serve and enjoy!