Description
A delicious twist on a classic side dish featuring steamed cauliflower, cheese, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower steamed or 6 cups Steamed Cauliflower Rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons real bacon bits divided
- 1/4 cup whole whipping cream OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Steam the cauliflower head by breaking it apart and discarding the green leaves. Steam until a fork can easily pierce the vegetable.
- Mash the steamed cauliflower in a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- If using cauliflower rice, ensure you have approximately 6 cups of steamed cauliflower rice.
- Set aside 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, then add the remaining cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and 3 tablespoons of bacon bits to the cauliflower and mix well. If using, add the whole whipping cream at this stage.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture into a small baking dish and heat in the oven for 35 minutes until hot.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of bacon bits.
- Serve while hot and melty.
Notes
- Adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- For a healthier option, you can reduce the amount of cheese used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg