Loaded Cauliflower Au Gratin

Recipe for Loaded Cauliflower Au Gratin

Ingredients:

4 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
1½ cups Italian cheese blend, shredded
¼ cup heavy cream
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
¼ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. dried dill
1 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In a large skillet, cook bacon to desired doneness. Remove from skillet, pat dry, and set aside to cool. Crumble the bacon or break into small bits.

3. 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.

4. 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 and toss to combine.

5. Transfer to oven-safe casserole dish and top with shredded cheese blend and crumbled bacon. Place in preheated oven and roast until cheese is melted and nicely browned on top, around 8-10 minutes.

6. Remove from oven, top with fresh chives, and serve with Mozzarella Chicken Thighs or another main dish of your choice.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 6

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