Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
What do you get when you give humble cauliflower a baked potato glow up? Loaded cauliflower casserole is tender, roasted cauliflower with all the cheddar, bacon, green onion, and sour cream goodness of your favorite loaded baked potato.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cauliflower heads, medium-sized, cut into bite-size pieces about 8 cups florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper adjust to taste
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions for serving
- ½ cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and toss with your hands to coat thoroughly.
- Spread the cauliflower florets across a 9x13 baking pan. Roast for 10-15 minutes. The pieces should be slightly crisp and almost fork-tender. (You can roast a few more minutes for softer cauliflower. We like it to retain a good bit of crunch, so about 12 minutes is perfect for us.)
- Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Stir the cauliflower and top with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with green onions. Serve topped with dollops of sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 0.2mg