Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe | Little Luna
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe | Little Luna
Let’s applaud this cauliflower casserole filled with bacon, cheese and cream. There is no better way to add vegetables to your meals!
Casserole is the easiest dinner, in this case, on the easy and delicious side! If you like this recipe, you’ll love our Twice Baked Potato Casserole, which has many similar ingredients and flavors.
Loaded up cauliflower casserole – awesome!
Sometimes I get tired of making the same recipe week after week. I wanted something different and delicious, but also easy and something my kids would love too.
This cauliflower casserole is all that stuff and more! Packed with healthy veggies, it’s delicious and easy to throw in the oven for dinner after a long day.
The first time I made this recipe, my kids were hesitant to try it. But I can honestly say they love it! Even my kids who hate cauliflower love it. Now this is saying something. So there’s no reason why you shouldn’t try this casserole recipe. I guarantee your whole family will love it.
How to Make Cauliflower Casserole
Start by preheating the oven to 450 degrees.
cauliflower. Spread the cauliflower slices evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and tender, then remove from the oven and leave the oven on.
Sauce. To roast the cauliflower, combine the sour cream, heavy cream, minced garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Toss the cauliflower slices with the sauce until coated.
combine. Mix half the cheddar, half the bacon, and half the onion. Pour cauliflower mixture into casserole and top with remaining cheese and bacon.
bake. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve this casserole hot!
Recipe Tips:
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- You can use frozen cauliflower, but don’t thaw it first. You may only need to add a few minutes to the baking time. Watch carefully so they don’t burn.
- I love the rich, nutty flavor that comes with the cauliflower rating, but you can also use steamed cauliflower.
- Use freshly grated cheese. The prepackaged ones have a coating that doesn’t easily melt the cheese.
- Use our bacon in oven recipes to cook your bacon.
changing thoughts
Here are some ideas to add to change that…
- Top with fresh chives
- Use Monterey Jack cheese (or whatever your favorite cheese is)
- Substitute broccoli for cauliflower or both
- Add chopped bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Mexican version – use Mexican cheese, add chili and sprinkle a little.
Storage + More Cauliflower Recipes
prepare in advance: Prepare the casserole a day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 15-20 minutes before baking.Bake as directed
Leftovers: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days or up to 3 months in the refrigerator. Thaw, if applicable, and reheat in the oven or microwave.
Love cauliflower and want to make more recipes with it? Here are some of our favorites…
For more vegetarian casseroles, try:
Course Side Dishes
American food
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
by Lil’ Luna
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 slices bacon cooked and mashed
- 1/4 cup scallions chopped
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread the cauliflower slices evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and tender, then remove from the oven and leave the oven on.
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To roast the cauliflower, combine the sour cream, heavy cream, minced garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
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Toss the cauliflower slices with the sauce until coated. Mix half the cheddar, half the bacon, and half the onion.
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Pour cauliflower mixture into casserole and top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve hot.