loaded cauliflower casserole

Name: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) cauliflower florets, cut in bite-size pieces; 1 box(es) cream cheese, softened (8 ounces); 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 1/2 cup(s) sharp cheddar, finely shredded; 1 1/2 cup(s) Monterey jack cheese, finely shredded; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 6 slice(s) crispy cooked bacon, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh chives (reserve one tablespoon for the top); - salt and pepper, to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Oct 20, 2025

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is steamed cauliflower combined with cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, bacon, and chives. Cauliflower has never tasted this good!

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with golden brown cheese and chives.

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Beth is right, cauliflower has never tasted so good as it does in this casserole. Crunchy, creamy, cheesy, with bits of smoky bacon in every delicious bite. You'll be going back for seconds... maybe thirds. If you need a vegetarian dish, just leave out the bacon. So good!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds cauliflower florets, cut in bite-size pieces
1 box cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, finely shredded
1 1/2 cups Monterey jack cheese, finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
6 slices crispy cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (reserve one tablespoon for the top)
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make loaded cauliflower casserole

Step 1

Steam cauliflower until fork tender; approximately 10 minutes. Drain well in colander.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Step 3

In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until creamy and smooth. Gently stir in cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4

Spoon into a casserole dish and top with remaining bacon. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Step 5

Top with remaining chives and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 468kcal, carbohydrates: 12g, cholesterol: 111mg, fat: 38g, fiber: 3g, protein: 22g, saturated fat: 22g, sodium: 853mg, sugar: 5g, unsaturated fat: 17g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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