Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

spoon digging into white casserole dish of loaded cauliflower

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower recipes, healthy thanksgiving recipes, loaded cauliflower bake

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Ashley

If you loved baked potatoes with all the toppings, you'll love this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole. It's cheesy, creamy and just like a loaded baked potato, but lightened up thanks to cauliflower! An easy recipe that is the perfect side dish for any occasion.

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Ingredients

2 heads cauliflower cut into about 1.5" florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 slices bacon
4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt Skyr or sour cream, plus more for topping (or 2%)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (for easier clean up, or go without). Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle on spices and add minced garlic. Toss around to evenly coat then bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.
Keep oven on.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Add bacon to towel lined plate to soak up excess grease. Set aside.
In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese, yogurt and sharp cheddar cheese; set aside.
Assemble and bake: Once the cauliflower is done, add half of the cauliflower to a 2.5 or 3 quart casseroled dish. Place dollops of cream cheese mixture on top of cauliflower, reserving some, then add remaining cauliflower and remaining cream cheese mixture and pressing gently in between cauliflower. Bake for about 8 minutes, until cheese is melted and looks creamy.
Remove dish from oven then top with more cheddar cheese, parmesan, scallions and cooked bacon. Top with more dollops of yogurt if you'd like. Serve warm.

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Notes

STORAGE - leftovers can be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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