Description
Loaded cauliflower casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with cheesy, creamy goodness that feels like a warm hug. Crispy bacon bits and green onions make this low-carb delight a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup green onions
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for your comfort creation.
- Chop the entire cauliflower head into bite-sized florets, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Steam your cauliflower florets in a steamer basket for 5-6 minutes until they’re tender but not mushy, then drain completely.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup chopped green onions, and ½ cup crispy bacon crumbles.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt and pepper into the bowl, mixing everything until the cauliflower is generously coated.
- Spread the creamy, cheesy mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Always steam cauliflower just until fork-tender to prevent mushiness and maintain a pleasant texture in the final dish.
- Shredding cheese fresh from a block provides better melting and flavor compared to pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- For a lower-carb option, swap out regular bacon for turkey bacon and use full-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking so the cheese sets and the dish becomes easier to serve without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg