Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Bake
Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Bake is a rich, cheesy side dish made with cauliflower, garlic, cream, butter, bacon, cheddar cheese, chives, and green onions.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 6 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted whipped butter
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
- Place the cauliflower florets and minced garlic in a pot of water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Continue boiling for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Drain the cauliflower and garlic thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer the drained cauliflower and garlic to a blender or food processor.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, unsalted whipped butter, chopped chives, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Blend until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon evenly over the cauliflower mixture.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
To make this Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Bake gluten free, confirm that the bacon is labeled gluten free, as some brands may contain gluten-based flavorings or additives.
Verify that the heavy whipping cream, whipped butter, shredded cheddar cheese, chives, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper are gluten free.
Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese when possible, or check packaged shredded cheese for gluten-containing anti-caking agents.
If adding any extra toppings, such as breadcrumbs or crispy onions, use certified gluten-free alternatives.
Prepare the recipe with clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and baking dishes to prevent gluten cross-contact.