How to Make Loaded Cauliflower - A Step-by-Step Guide

Loaded Cauliflower is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional loaded potatoes. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect side dish for any meal. Whether you're looking to add more vegetables to your diet or simply want to switch up your usual side dishes, this recipe is a great choice.

This recipe takes cauliflower to a whole new level by adding in savory toppings like cheese, bacon, and green onions. The result is a dish that is creamy, cheesy, and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dry ranch salad dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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 very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, mash, and strain excess water.
  • Mix cauliflower, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a 9-inch baking dish; top with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 504mg