Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

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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.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 cups
overhead view of all ingredients on a countertop in bowls/cups

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

  • cup sour cream

  • 4 scallions, sliced, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. 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.)

  3. Combine cauliflower, pepper, salt and the bacon drippings in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Roast, stirring twice, until tender, about 35 minutes.

    overhead view of raw cauliflower with seasonings in a baking dish

    Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  4. 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.

    overhead view of white baking dish with roasted cauliflower and a side bowl of a creamy onion and cheese mixture

    Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  5. Chop the cooled bacon. Sprinkle the hot casserole with the bacon and the remaining scallions.

    Loaded Cauliflower Casserole in a baking dish

    EatingWell

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2018; updated November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
11g Fat
8g Carbs
8g Protein
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.

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