Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole
Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole layers tender potatoes and cauliflower with smoky bacon and a lush blend of Swiss and mozzarella for a deeply savory, cheesy bake. The sauce is rich and peppery with a hint of garlic, while the top turns golden and bubbly in the oven. Serve it as a cozy side for steak night or as a hearty companion to roasted meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- 2
Put the potatoes and cauliflower in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still firm, about 20 minutes. Drain and move the potatoes and cauliflower to the prepared casserole dish.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the cooked onion to the potato mixture.
- 4
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels and crumble over the potato mixture, reserving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- 5
Melt the butter into the bacon grease in the skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the flour into the butter and bacon grease mixture. Gradually stir the cream into the flour mixture until smooth; add the milk if the cream sauce is too thick. Whisk in half the Swiss cheese, half the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the cheeses are melted.
- 6
Pour the cream sauce over the potato mixture and toss to coat; top with the remaining Swiss cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 474.1 kcal High 24%
- Protein 23.83 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 5.6 g 2%
- Total Fat 37.74 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 21.77 g High 109%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.16 mg High 36%
- Sodium 601.36 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 309.29 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 76.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 110.92 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, and Cauliflower Florets. Each serving provides about 474.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, Cauliflower Florets, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole healthy?
- Bacon Swiss Potato Cauliflower Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 474.1 calories and 23.83 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 601.36 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.77 g (109% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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