Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

Baked cauliflower casserole topped with melted cheese, chopped chives, and bacon bits in an oval dish on a wooden surface.

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

This cauliflower cheese casserole recipe is easy and delicious! Your entire family will love this and is a great option for getting your kids to eat more veggies. This will easily become your new favorite cauliflower au gratin recipe. It is perfect to serve at a holiday meal instead of the usual potato side dish or to bring to your next potluck.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables side

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Leah Ingram

Equipment

1 Casserole dish

Ingredients

4 cups cauliflower florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
6 ounces cream cheese cut into chunks
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter unsalted and softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
sea salt and black pepper to taste
1.5 cups Italian cheese blend shredded
4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped for garnish

Instructions

Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400 F.
Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket on top of a pot with boiling water and steam until fork-tender, around 6-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer cauliflower into a cold water bath to prevent further cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
Transfer steamed cauliflower to a large bowl and add cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, garlic powder and dried dill. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
Transfer to oven-safe casserole dish and top with shredded cheese blend and crumbled bacon.
Place in pre-heated oven and roast until cheese is melted and nicely browned on top, around 8-10 minutes
Remove from oven and serve immediately topped with fresh chives. Enjoy!

Notes

I have Le Creuset au gratin casserole dishes in three different colors — white, blue and red. The last time I made this casserole, I used the red Le Creuset casserole dish, which you see represented here in pictures. It really is a stunning way to serve this delicious dish.

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