Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie (C3)

Submitted by Marsha Cassara Hoffman 

The milk and bacon make this a C3 recipe.


1 ½ lbs. ground beef or Turkey
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 heads cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
1 lb pkg green beans (canned or frozen)
1 1/2/ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup skim milk
6 slices turkey bacon (optional)


Steam both heads of cauliflower while browning the ground beef/Turkey with spices, garlic and onions.

Drain the meat.

Place the cooked beef/turkey in a 9x12 pan, top with canned or frozen green beans.

Mash the cooked cauliflower with, milk, sour cream/Greek yogurt, ½ c. cheese and butter.

Spread the cauliflower mash over the top of the green beans.

If so desired, cover with the one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and cut up crumbled bacon.

Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.