Before I had weight loss surgery, the keto diet was the very last diet I tried. I calculated my carbs and fats and avoided grains and sugar like the plague. I said no to fruits and drank plenty of water.

After three weeks, I lost a total of zero pounds.

I called myself a failure and tried to accept the fact that I’d be overweight forever because apparently, I could not lose weight.

Thankfully I didn’t give up on myself and I decided to consult a nutritionist and a bariatric physician. After a few tests, my problem was obvious.

I wasn’t a failure. I had insulin resistance also known as metabolic syndrome also known as Syndrome X. In other words, my body was working in a way that made it difficult to lose weight.

Weight loss surgery totally transformed those impossibilities into possibilities because I’ve lost a total of 95 pounds so far.

*fist bump*

And I’m in a healthy weight range.

Since I want to keep it that way, I try to stick to a high protein, low carb, moderate-fat diet. Keto recipes are perfect for me so I’ve found myself making more and more keto-friendly foods.

This cauliflower dish is one of them.

Hey, there cauliflower. You never looked so good!

 

 

 

 

10-Minute Keto Cauliflower Au Gratin

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Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

4 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
6 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
¼ cup heavy cream
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried dill
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1½ cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Directions:

1. 1. Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F.
   2. Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket on top of a pot with boiling water and steam until fork-tender, around 6-7 minutes (can also cook in the microwave if a steam basket is not available). Remove from heat and transfer cauliflower into a cold water bath to prevent further cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
   3. Transfer steamed cauliflower to a large bowl and add cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, garlic powder, and dried dill. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
   4. Transfer to oven-safe casserole dish and top with shredded cheese blend and crumbled bacon. Place in preheated oven and roast until cheese is melted and nicely browned on top, around 8-10 minutes.
   5. Remove from oven and serve that delicious keto cauliflower topped with fresh chives.

 

 

Nutritional Information: *

Carbs/Serving:

Total Carbs: 5.36g
Fiber: 1.5g
Net Carbs: 3.86g

Calorie Breakdown:

Protein: 15%
Fat: 78%
Carbohydrates: 7%

 

*Source: HappyForks.com recipe analyzer.

Nutritional information provided for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as medical advice.

 

Remember how much you hated cauliflower as a kid? Not anymore. Not with this dish.

 

 

 

 

10-Minute Keto Cauliflower Au Gratin

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

• 4 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 6 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried dill
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1½ cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1.   Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F.

2.   Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket on top of a pot with boiling water and steam until fork-tender, around 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer cauliflower into a cold water bath to prevent further cooking. Drain well and pat dry.

3.   Transfer steamed cauliflower to a large bowl and add cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, garlic powder, and dried dill. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

4.   Transfer to oven-safe casserole dish and top with shredded cheese blend and crumbled bacon. Place in pre-heated oven and roast until cheese is melted and nicely browned on top, around 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately topped with fresh chives

 

Are you currently on the keto diet? If so, what type of recipes would you like me to share?