Easy Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Recipes

LOADED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover, and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool 10 minutes.
• Combine mozzarella cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 the bacon bits, and chives in a large bowl. Add cauliflower; mix well. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon bits and Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

EASY CHEESY LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a small 1.5 quart (1.4 L) casserole dish in a single layer. (Line the pan unless it's glass or stoneware. If there's too much cauliflower to fit in a single layer, roast on a larger baking sheet instead.) Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, in the same bowl, whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream, until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon bits, and half of the green onions. If desired, season sauce with sea salt and black pepper. (Don't oversalt - it will get more salty as the cheese melts later.)
• When the cauliflower is done roasting, take it out and leave the oven on. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix with the sauce.
• Return the cauliflower mixture to the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
• Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese melts. Top with remaining green onions.

CHEESY LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower: Add 1-inch of water to a large pot. Bring the water to a boil. Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and insert the basket into the pot. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium and steam until the cauliflower is tender-crisp, about 5-8 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a clean work surface lined with paper towels. Gently pat the cauliflower dry and set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Spray an 9x9 or 8x10-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Mix wet ingredients + seasonings: In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed soup, mayonnaise, eggs, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and heaping ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until thick, creamy, and well combined.
• Add remaining ingredients: Add the steamed cauliflower, 1 cup of cheddar (4 ounces), all the gruyere, ¼ cup of bacon, and all the parsley. Gently mix well to combine.
• Add to baking dish: Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Top with cheeses & Bake: Top the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar. Bake for 40 minutes.
• Add onions + remaining bacon: Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the remaining bacon and all the crispy onions. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
• Cool: Remove from the oven and let you cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Serve: Garnish with grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy while warm!

BAKED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Microwave until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Whisk egg and flour together in a bowl. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over cauliflower florets. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and paprika on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and cauliflower is soft, 30 to 40 minutes.