Weird But Delicious

I was having a mopey day the other day and needed something comforting. Alas I had begun my keto journey again and was not about to dive off the deep end on day one, so my usual comfort food, chocolate, was off the table. Instead I started looking through several recipes to try and find one that would be tasty, filling and comforting. Believe it or not, this was perfect and TheHub, who is is not keto, loved it too.

Buffalo Chicken Casserole
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (I had them cooked and frozen)
1/2 large cauliflower, cut into flowerets and steamed.
1/3 cup chopped celery
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Franks hot sauce (more as needed to taste. I used about 3 1/2 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
1 egg
4 ounces sharp cheddar, grated and divided in half

In a bowl mix the chicken, cauliflower and celery and set aside. Blend the cream cheese and hot sauce until it is well blended, or leave it kinda lumpy. It works! Add the ranch and stir to mix then dump in the egg. Stir well, toss in the chicken and veggies and stir to coat. add  1/2 of the cheese and stir it in the chicken mix. Pour into an 8x8 baking pan, top with the remaining cheese and bake in a 350 degree oven until it is hot and bubbly. I served this with a very simple salad and some keto toast. theHub had the same except he had read bread which looked, smelled and I am sure tasted much better.

This was surprisingly delicious and made  enough for 2 large dinner meals, plus 3 lunch meals. If you want something comforting yet veggie heavy this could be your new go-to. I know we are going to be doing this often.

p.s. The cauliflower taste is lost in the sauce and cheese.