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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is creamy and cheesy with tender cauliflower, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, chives and ranch. Like a loaded baked potato.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon fried crispy
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 6 tablespoons fresh chives divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Fry bacon in a large skillet until crispy and crumble. Set aside.
- Steam cauliflower until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine your sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, black pepper in a large bowl. Add the steamed cauliflower florets, half of the bacon, half of the cheese and half of the chives; mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese and bacon.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes or just until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown. Garnish casserole with remaining chives.
Notes
Dish size: This works best in a 1½- or 2-quart baking dish. A 9x13 works too, but the casserole will be shallow.
Drain the cauliflower: Let the steamed cauliflower drain well so the casserole isn’t watery.
Make ahead: Put it together up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate it. Add a few minutes to the covered bake time.
Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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