Loaded Roasted Cauliflower
Tender, caramelized roasted cauliflower is loaded with tangy ranch, crisp bacon, fresh green onions, and sharp cheddar cheese for an addicting side dish!
Servings: 6 side dish servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 2 heads of cauliflower leaves removed, broken/cut into small florets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions sliced thinly
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing see notes
- Additional salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook 6 slices bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, and set aside. Reserve ¼ cup of bacon grease.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 heads of cauliflower, bacon grease, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper. Toss to combine.
- Spread cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet, and then bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, flipping once halfway through. The cauliflower should be tender and golden brown when ready.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top of the cauliflower, and bake an additional 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from oven, and top the cauliflower with the crumbled bacon and 4 green onions, and drizzle on ⅓ cup ranch dressing. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- If your bacon isn’t fatty enough to produce enough grease, supplement with a high-smoke point oil, like avocado oil or grapeseed oil.
- Use whatever homemade or store-bought ranch dressing is your favorite. Our Greek yogurt ranch is a favorite of mine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
