Cauliflower with Cheese & Bacon
This Cauliflower with Cheese & Bacon is a cozy, cheesy comfort dish that will wow on your holiday table. Tender cauliflower roasted right in smoky bacon drippings, then covered in melty cheddar and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 5 strips bacon chopped (or 6 oz lardons)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C).
- Cook the bacon in an oven-safe skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to soak up any grease.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the pan and stir to coat them with the bacon grease. Sprinkle on the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir until the seasonings are well mixed.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the cauliflower starts to brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the cheddar and Parmesan evenly. Top with the crumbled bacon. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 331IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 1mg
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