Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
Make this easy and delicious Cauliflower Casserole recipe featuring a mix of cauliflower florets, broccoli, cheese, and bacon.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower florets cut into bite-sized florets (about 16 ounces)
- 8 ounces broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces bacon bits
- 1/3 cup green onions chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and then grease an 8x8 inch casserole dish with olive oil.
- Fill a pot with water, and over medium heat, bring to a boil. Add in your fresh cauliflower, and broccoli, and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they become fork-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, add the blanched cauliflower and broccoli.
- Next, add the sour cream, bacon bits, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, green onions, and one cup of cheese.
- Stir the cheesy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In your baking dish, add the creamy sauce and top it with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the casserole in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish this delicious side dish with extra green onions and serve it alongside your main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g