Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Tender cauliflower baked in a creamy cheddar sauce with crisp bacon and green onions, finished with a bubbling cheese topping.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 190°C. Grease the casserole dish with the butter.
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Step 2
Boil the cauliflower in a large pot of water until just tender, then drain it thoroughly in a colander.
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Step 3
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain off and discard the rendered fat.
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Step 4
Stir the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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Step 5
Fold the drained cauliflower and cooked bacon into the cream cheese mixture with 150 gr cheddar and 3 sliced green onions.
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Step 6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining 50 gr cheddar. Bake until bubbling at the edges and hot in the center.
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Step 7
Rest the casserole briefly, then garnish with the remaining sliced green onion and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the bacon until no raw areas remain. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat leftovers to 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw pork handling
- hot rendered bacon fat
- perishable dairy ingredients