Low-Carb Cauliflower and Pulled Pork Shepherd's Pie

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Mashed cauliflower replaces potato in this lower-carb, pulled pork version of the classic, comforting shepherd's pie.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds cooked pulled pork
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1/2 (15 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 Place cauliflower in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3 While cauliflower is cooking, spray an 8x10-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
4 Layer the bottom of the prepared dish with pulled pork. Layer peas and carrots on top of pork. Spoon cream of mushroom over the top.
5 Using a potato masher, mash cauliflower as you would potatoes. Add milk slowly as you mash to a creamy, but chunky, texture. Add mashed cauliflower to the top of your casserole. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the dish with foil.
6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 25 minutes.