Name: Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups Cauliflower florets; 6 strip Bacon; 6 tablespoons Green onions; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 0.5 cup Sour cream; 1 cup Colby cheese; 1 cup Cheddar cheese; 8 ounces Mushrooms; 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning

Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is a delicious side dish. Like loaded potato casserole but with tender cauliflower for a satisfying and guilt-free twist on a classic. Get ready to indulge in a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Side Dishes

35 m

American

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Ingredients

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Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

6 cups Cauliflower florets

6 strip Baconcooked and crumbled, divided

6 tablespoons Green onionschopped, divided

½ cup Mayonnaise

½ cup Sour cream

1 cup Colby cheeseshredded, divided

1 cup Cheddar cheeseshredded, divided

8 ounces Mushroomssliced

2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉.

Boil cauliflower for 8-10 minutes or until fork tender; drain.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, half of the bacon, 3 tablespoons green onions, ½ cup Colby cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, All Purpose Seasoning blend and cauliflower.

Pour into 13×9 baking dish and top with remaining bacon, green onions and cheeses.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Cauliflower for Perfect Texture 🥦
Blanch cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes before mixing with the creamy sauce to ensure they remain tender-crisp rather than mushy after baking.
Render Bacon First for Maximum Flavor 🥓
Cook bacon until crispy and reserve the fat to mix into your sour cream and mayo base, amplifying the savory depth throughout the entire casserole.
Blend Your Cheese Strategically 🧀
Reserve half your shredded cheddar and colby for the top layer—this creates a gorgeous golden crust while keeping the interior creamy and prevents over-browning.
Season Your Sauce Generously Before Assembly 🧂
Taste and season the sour cream-mayo mixture with all-purpose seasoning before combining with cauliflower, ensuring even flavor distribution rather than relying on surface seasoning alone.
Cool Slightly Before Serving for Better Structure 🍽️
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven so the creamy sauce sets slightly, making for cleaner portions and better presentation.