Keto Southern “Corn” Delight is an appealing southern, easy dish. The taste of this dish is identical to the taste of corn casserole, but without the additional carbs. We use the combination of yellow squash and cauliflower florets instead of corn, which is high in carbs and not good for a keto diet. We can toss them in a cheesy and creamy sauce, which is made with cheddar cheese and cream cheese along with black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt to prepare a delicious side dish. This Keto Southern “Corn” Delight is served with barbecue, roast, or grilled meat for a filling and satisfying dinner.
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STATS:
- Serving size: ¾ cup
- Cook time: 30 mints.
- Caloric content: 180 kcal
- Cuisine: Southern
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Course: Side Dish
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb
- Prep time: 15 mints.
- Servings: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- ½ small onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ cup cauliflower & yellow squash
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp. sour cream
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- ⅛ tsp. smoked paprika
- Optional: ¼ tsp. xanthan gum
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CAULIFLOWER FLORETS & YELLOW SQUASH:
- We use the combination of these two components as a substitute for corn to prepare the keto-friendly dish.
HEAVY CREAM:
- It is used to provide an opulent and creamy sauce with healthy fats.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- It is added to provide the sharp cheesy taste, and it also melts greatly in the dish.
SOUR CREAM:
- It is added to provide a tangy and creamy taste in the dish.
EGGS:
- It is added to this dish, and it helps to bind the components of the dish.
XANTHAN GUM:
- It is used to thicken the consistency of the dish.
BUTTER:
- It is added to provide the flavor in the vegetable.
SPICES:
- We can season the dish with black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt for a smoky twist.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We can warm up the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can make the liquid butter on medium setting.
- We can add onions to butter and soften the onions in three minutes.
- Then we sprinkle garlic and add florets, and saute the florets for five minutes, and put the pan on the surface.
- Take a mixing dish and add vegetables, sour cream, eggs, cream, seasoning, and cheese, and combine the ingredients with a spatula.
- Transfer the mixture to a pan and add some cheese over the mixture and bake for 30 mints.
- We can place the dish on the shelf for five minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Keto fried chicken or south meal goes well with this dish.
- We can serve this dish with pork chops.
- You can add some keto chipotle mayo or ranch dip with this dish.
- We can also sprinkle crumbs of bacon before you serve.
- You can have this dish with green salad.
- We can eat this delight with eggs for a tasty and protein filled brunch
TIPS:
- We could include jalapeno slices in this delight so it gets spicy.
- You can also make even slices of vegetables with food processor.
- We can also add sausage crumbles to add protein to the dish.
- You don’t have to over bake the dish; otherwise, it gets dry.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You could put the leftover dish in a closed container & reserve it for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You could reserve the dish for two months.
FAQs:
Is this south delight spicy?
- This south delight is not spicy, but we can add some chopped jalapenos or chili flakes to make it spicy.
Can I make this delight with frozen florets?
- We can make this delight with the frozen florets, but be sure to properly remove the moisture.
Is there any alternative to xanthan gum?
- We can use a small amount of almond flour to thicken the consistency of the dish in place of xanthan gum or exclude the xanthan gum to make this dish.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Vitamin A: 350IU
Total carbs: 4g
Protein: 12g
Sodium: 280mg
Net carbs: 3g
Potassium: 180mg
Calcium: 120mg
Fat: 30g
Iron: 0.6mg
Calories: 180 kcal
Serving size: ¾ cup
Fiber: 1g