Loaded Cauliflower Bake
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3.9
Loaded Cauliflower Bake
Description
The recipe begins with cauliflower florets steamed in the microwave briefly to a tender-crisp stage. In a mixing bowl, softened cream cheese, sour cream, butter, half the shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions are combined to create a creamy base. The steamed cauliflower and half of the cooked diced bacon are folded into this mixture to coat the florets evenly.
This creamy cauliflower is then transferred to a baking dish, topped with the remaining cheddar and bacon, and baked uncovered at 350°F until the cheese melts and turns bubbly. The result is a rich, cheesy casserole where the cauliflower remains tender and accented by the smoky crunch of bacon.
Serve immediately while warm as a side dish. It pairs well with roasted meats or as comfort food on its own. Fresh cauliflower is preferred for texture, though frozen works. Reduced-fat variations can use less sour cream or omit butter without losing cheese flavor. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and reheat easily.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cauliflower florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, grated
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter soft
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 10 lices Bacon cooked and diced, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the cauliflower to a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 3 minutes or until tender crisp.
- In a large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of the cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and green onions until well combined.
- Stir in the cauliflower to coat. Stir in half of the bacon.
- Pour cauliflower mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and bacon.
- Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and cauliflower is as soft as you'd like.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh cauliflower is preferred for better taste and texture, but frozen cauliflower can be a substitute.
- To reduce fat content, decrease the amount of sour cream and omit butter; dish remains flavorful due to cheese.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; reheat in microwave or oven before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 37.2mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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