loaded cauliflower casserole

ingredients

• servings: 8
• 6 slices turkey bacon, or more to taste
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 45 mins ready time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; add cauliflower, 1/2 of the bacon, 1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, mushrooms, and 3 tablespoons chives and mix well. transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining bacon and cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. sprinkle remaining chives over casserole.