Twice Baked Cauliflower with Bacon

Twice Baked Cauliflower with Bacon

Awesome substitute for mashed potatoes and a great way to get kids to eat their veggies is this recipe for mashed cauliflower with bacon, chives, and cheese!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
263 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large, square baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Put cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in microwave oven until tender, about 6 minutes.
Step 3
Blend cauliflower in a food processor until smooth; add sour cream, yogurt, and butter and process again until smooth.
Step 4
Mix blended cauliflower mixture in a bowl with 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, garlic, and black pepper; spread into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven on the middle rack until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Switch oven to 'broil' and continue baking until the top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Twice Baked Cauliflower with Bacon
Twice Baked Cauliflower with Bacon
Twice Baked Cauliflower with Bacon
Twice Baked Cauliflower with Bacon

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits
  • cooking spray
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (20 ounce) bags frozen cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened

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