Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Cauliflower and turkey bacon are baked in a creamy and cheesy sauce in this loaded cauliflower casserole for a comfort-food side dish.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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 4

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 5

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