Loaded Cauliflower Bake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    193 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Loaded Cauliflower Bake

Loaded Cauliflower Bake is a cheesy, veggie-centered dinner idea that I can even get my kids to eat! You can use this cauliflower casserole as your main meal, or as a side dish if you have trouble getting your kiddos to eat their veggies plain.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 small heads cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices applewood smoked bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 13x9in. baking dish.
  2. Boil cauliflower florets in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes.
  3. Drain all water from the cauliflower and dump into prepared dish.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
  5. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.
  6. Add milk 1/2 cup at a time and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add cream cheese and whisk to combine.
  8. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of the sharp cheddar; stir until melted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and stir to evenly coat.
  11. Set aside 1 tablespoon each of cooked bacon and green onions, then stir the rest into the cauliflower.
  12. Top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions.
  13. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted completely.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12 Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Potassium 388mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 12
Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Potassium 388mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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