Description
This Loaded Cauliflower recipe is the ultimate low-carb comfort food! Roasted cauliflower florets are topped with melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions for a healthier take on loaded baked potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Roast cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and golden.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar over roasted cauliflower. Return to oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings: Remove from oven and dollop with sour cream. Top with crumbled bacon, green onions, and parsley if using.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy as a hearty side or light main dish.
Notes
- Vegetarian option: Skip the bacon or use vegetarian alternatives like crispy chickpeas or plant-based bacon bits.
- Make ahead: Roast the cauliflower ahead of time and reheat before adding toppings.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: loaded cauliflower, keto side dish, low carb comfort food, roasted cauliflower, cheesy cauliflower bake