Fully Loaded Smashed Cauliflower
Servings 8 servings
Calories 432kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb cauliflower florets steamed [See Cook's notes]
- 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 0.4 oz package dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6-8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 medium green onions thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese divided
- ⅓ cup crushed garlic-pepper french fried onions optional [i.e. Fresh Gourmet]
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Steam the cauliflower for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- Place into a medium-size mixing bowl. Use a fork to chunky smash the steamed cauliflower. Add the whipped cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, dry buttermilk ranch, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, bacon crumbles, green onions, and 1 ½ cup of shredded cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour into the baking dish. [Reserve 3 tablespoon bacon crumbles and green onions for the top]
- Sprinkle the top with 1 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese and a few bacon crumbles. Top with french fried onions, if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with reserved sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
a) This dish works well with low fat dairy products.
b) 2 lb cauliflower florets would be approximately equal to 2 medium heads of cauliflower, stems removed.
b) 2 lb cauliflower florets would be approximately equal to 2 medium heads of cauliflower, stems removed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg