Bacon Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Casserole

This twist on cauliflower casserole combines the traditional green bean casserole-style dish with a tastier, spicier flavor. Fresh cauliflower, bacon, and Italian ingredients make this casserole just delicious. This casserole really celebrates the cauliflower therefore should not be soupy and doesn't overdo the flavorings and cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
• 1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour water in a large bowl; add cauliflower florets. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Step 3

Cook cauliflower in microwave oven on High for 4 minutes. Pour excess water from bowl. Transfer cauliflower to a 12x9-inch baking dish; add mozzarella cheese, bacon, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Gently stir cauliflower mixture to season evenly. Pour cream of mushrooms soup over the cauliflower mixture; stir to coat. Spread French-fried onions over the mixture and top with Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.