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Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole takes several minutes to prepare.

Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole takes several minutes to cook.

Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole are:

For the puree:
4 to 5 cups of cauliflower
2 Tbsp fat free half & half
1 Tbsp country crock + calcium
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp jalapenos, chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

For the cream cheese layer:
6 oz fat free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa verde

For the topping:
3/4 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup jalapenos, sliced

Here is how you make Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole:

For the puree:Clean and trim the cauliflower, breaking it into medium sized pieces. Place in a microwave safe bowl with half and half and margarine. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes. Stir to coat cauliflower with margarine mixture. Microwave for another six ? eight minutes on high (or until cauliflower is tender). Remove from the microwave and put into a high speed blender or food processor along with the cheese, jalapenos, and garlic powder. Puree until smooth (or you can leave it chunky if you prefer. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.For the cream cheese layer: Put the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and nuke for 30 seconds to soften. Add the shredded cheese and salsa verde, mixing thoroughly. It should be very spreadable.To assemble the casserole:In a medium-sized oven proof dish (approximately 8 x 8), spread out a thick layer of cauliflower puree. Spread the warm cream cheese mixture on top of the puree. Top with a layer of shredded colby jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted. You can finish it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown further if you?d like. Serve hot.Serving Size: 1/2 cup per servingNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLJGEMINI75.

The nutritional information for Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 172.1

• Total Fat: 10.5 g
• Cholesterol: 32.5 mg
• Sodium: 448.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 7.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Protein: 12.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole is Gluten Free