Low-Carb Bacon and Cheese Vegetable Gratin
Ingredients:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375F 190C
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy
Remove from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan
Add the cauliflower florets to the skillet and cook in the bacon drippings until slightly tender, about 5 minutes
Remove from heat
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked cauliflower, sliced zucchini, sliced yellow squash, minced garlic, heavy cream, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Mix well
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the vegetable mixture
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the vegetables are tender
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving

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