LOADED CAULIFLOWER BAKE
A creamy, cheesy loaded cauliflower bake topped with crispy bacon and green onions — a low-carb twist on loaded potatoes that's easy to make and perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb cauliflower florets
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 stalks green onions sliced (for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain well and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked cauliflower and 1 cup of shredded cheddar into the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup cheddar over the top, then add crumbled bacon and a light dusting of smoked paprika if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and the top is golden. If desired, broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp the top — watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Make this ahead and reheat for an easy weeknight side. For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or extra roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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