Description
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is steamed cauliflower combined with cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, bacon and chives. Cauliflower has never tasted this good!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Cauliflower Florets Cut In Bite Size Pieces
- 1 block (8 Oz. Size) Cream Cheese, Softened
- ½ cups Sour Cream
- 1-½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Finely Shredded
- 1-½ cup Monterey Jack Cheese Finely Shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoons Onion Powder
- 6 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon, Coarsely Chopped, Divided
- ¼ cups Chopped Fresh Chives, Divided
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
Preparation
Steam cauliflower until fork tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain well in colander.
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until creamy and smooth. Gently stir in cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon and 3 tablespoons chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon into casserole dish and top with remaining bacon. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining chives and serve.
