Loaded Baked Cauliflower

Baked cauliflower replaces potatoes in this loaded side dish recipe that's topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and chives.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 6 cups fresh cauliflower florets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add cauliflower and boil until fork-tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Add sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper to the cauliflower. Mash to desired texture, adding more sour cream for a creamier consistency.

Step 4

Transfer cauliflower mixture to an 8-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.