Loaded Cauliflower Bake

5 from 1 vote

Loaded cauliflower bake is an easy side dish that’ll make everyone want to eat their vegetables! Tender cauliflower is loaded with sour cream, cheddar cheese and crispy bacon then baked until hot and bubbly. You’ll never want to eat cauliflower any other way!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy cauliflower casserole, loaded cauliflower, loaded cauliflower bake, loaded cauliflower casserole, loaded cauliflower recipe, twice baked cauliflower

Servings: people

Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
6-8 strips bacon cooked and chopped
2 tsp chives chopped

Instructions

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Discard any leaves and excess stems. Add the florets to your baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Toss to distribute everything evenly.
Roast the cauliflower at 450 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender. While the cauliflower roasts, cook the bacon until crispy (I usually air fry at 365 degrees for 12-14 minutes flipping hallway through) then chop into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth, then add in half the shredded cheese and half the chopped bacon. Fold in the roasted cauliflower.
Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a 9x13 baking dish. Get it in an even layer, then top with remaining cheese and bacon.
Bake for 10 more minutes. The cheese will be melted and the edges will be bubbly! Garnish with chives.

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