Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

This loaded cauliflower casserole tops tender cauliflower florets, turkey bacon, and mushrooms in a comforting cheesy sauce that's baked until bubbly.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 6 slices turkey bacon, or more to taste
• 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; add cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon, 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, mushrooms, and 3 tablespoons chives and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining bacon and cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining chives over casserole.

Step 5

Place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, then crumble.