CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for the usual hash browns to make it not only keto-friendly but also a real crowd-pleasing addition to the brunch rotation. -Robyn Warren, Lakeway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 large green pepper, chopped
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
4 cups frozen riced cauliflower, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. , Add onion and chopped peppers to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and ricotta. Stir in riced cauliflower, shredded cheeses, bacon, onion mixture, pepper and salt. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cool baked casserole completely; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.