Description
Loaded Roasted Cauliflower is a delicious twist on flavor, featuring roasted cauliflower florets topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium heads of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding a teaspoon of chili powder for a spicy kick.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a different taste.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and consider adding some chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg