The Best Cauliflower Recipe - How to Make Loaded Cauliflower

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Ham is typically cheaper and can add similar flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and provides creaminess.

Preheat oven to roast cauliflower.

Cut cauliflower into florets.

Cook bacon until crispy and chop into pieces.

In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.

Gradually add milk to the roux, stirring until thickened.

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

Add cooked bacon and chopped scallions to the cheese sauce.

Combine the cauliflower with the cheese sauce and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and drizzle with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake until golden brown and bubbly.

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