Healthy Recipes Main Dishes Healthy Casserole Recipes Loaded Cauliflower Casserole 4.6 (34) 29 Reviews You'll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 26, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Yield: 4 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Ingredients 3 slices bacon 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size pieces ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided ⅔ cup sour cream 4 scallions, sliced, divided Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool. (Reserve the drippings in the pan.) Combine cauliflower, pepper, salt and the bacon drippings in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Roast, stirring twice, until tender, about 35 minutes. Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese, 2/3 cup sour cream and half the scallions in a small bowl. When the cauliflower is tender, stir the cheese mixture into the cauliflower in the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until hot, 5 to 7 minutes more. Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Chop the cooled bacon. Sprinkle the hot casserole with the bacon and the remaining scallions. EatingWell Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2018; updated November 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 150 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 150 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 30mg 10% Vitamin A 367IU 7% Vitamin C 56mg 62% Folate 75mcg 19% Sodium 280mg 12% Calcium 173mg 13% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 26mg 6% Potassium 412mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved