How to Make Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tang with fewer calories.

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Spread the cauliflower on a large baking pan in a single layer. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 15 minutes or until tender crisp.

While cauliflower is cooking, combine cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, minced garlic, and 1 cup of the cheese mixture.

Spray 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. When cauliflower is done, move to a large bowl and add in the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently until combined and place in the casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the cauliflower and top with the bacon and green onion.

Return to the hot oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens