Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Cheese and Bacon
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Cheese and Bacon is a delicious and creamy side dish that combines the flavors of cheese, sour cream, and crispy bacon with wholesome cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower steamed or 6 cups Steamed Cauliflower Rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons real bacon bits divided
- 1/4 cup whole whipping cream OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Steam the cauliflower head until tender, then mash it in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- If using cauliflower rice, ensure you have approximately 6 cups of steamed cauliflower rice.
- Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese to set aside, then mix in the remaining cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and 3 tablespoons of bacon bits with the mashed cauliflower.
- If using, add the whole whipping cream at this stage and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and heat in the oven for 35 minutes until hot.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the reserved cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of bacon bits on top.
- Serve white hot and melty.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower is well steamed for best texture.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of bacon bits according to your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg