This is really “twice-baked cauliflower” – like in twice baked potatoes with all the goodies. This is a healthier version of a summer favorite. You can substitute lower fat cheeses and even the sour cream without affecting the taste. If you want to use turkey bacon you will not get the fat needed to roast the cauliflower, but of course you can use oil instead.
Served with a filet, lots of fresh tomatoes and a glass of Merlot – you can’t ask for a better Saturday night meal as summer is winding down.
This idea comes from the Food Network and I have adapted their recipe; you can do that too…
Three Cheese Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole
- bacon fried, drained and torn into pieces; reserve 2 tbsp. of the drippings (to taste 6-8 slices)
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- freshly ground black pepper to taste (salt is not needed because of the bacon and cheese)
- 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (I added this)
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- chives (I had lots growing so added this)
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray, add the cauliflower and toss with the 2 tbsp. bacon drippings and pepper. Roast until the florets are soft and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.
Mix the cream cheese, 1 cup of the cheddar, Parmesan and sour cream with a mixer in a bowl until combined. Spread this mixture over the cauliflower, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes more.
Scatter bacon bits, green onions and chives over the cauliflower casserole and serve.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Oh wow! This really sounds lovely. Something my family will thoroughly enjoy ! Cauliflower and cheese is a huge win win for me, so a triple cheese cauliflower bake can only be….total deliciousness 🙂
Thanks Lynne – this recipe has a lot of cheesy goodness and with one of my favorite veggies. Use the cheeses of your choice and of course any toppings – this is what I like 🙂
This sounds so good! yummm
Thanks Lynn – lots of yummy ingredients, just like in a twice baked potato.
yes I love twice baked potatoes!
This looks so very delicious! Can’t go wrong with cheese, bacon and scallions! 🙂
Thanks Ronit – you nailed it. Cheese and bacon will always get my attention – oh, and any kind of onion 🙂
Looks super-Yumolicious! 😍
Thanks – I had to look this word up and I guess it is spelled “yummilicious” and is in fact a word 🙂
Pretty cool! 😍🍓
I like cauliflower and when you said three cheese and twice baked, you had my full attention! What a yummy dish!
Thanks Sandhya – cauliflower and cheese are a good combination and top it with bacon – oh yes!
Beautiful ingredients….I bet it must be damn yumm ✌✌
Thanks – good cheese and toppings made this a special side dish 🙂
I love anything cauliflower and who doesn’t love a dish with three cheese? Wow! This looks absolutely fantastic and it’s a sure hit at this week’s Fiesta Friday party! Thanks for sharing, Aunt Juju.
Thanks Jhuls – me too! It was a hit for dinner and a good side dish alongside chicken, fish or pork. Good too on its own. Happy FF!
What a lovely recipe……hope to try it 🙂
Thank you! Cauliflower is an excellent substitute for potatoes especially paired with cheese 🙂
Fun! Love all of the ingredients.
Thanks – Twice baked potato but using cauliflower instead – we liked it!
Love!!!
Thanks!
Nice!!! I think I cauliflower is perfect for something like this 🙂
Thanks Elaine – I agree! I liked the idea of roasting the cauliflower first, then adding all of the goodies – it was really good 🙂
Yum!
This looks delicious! thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you – all the good cheese and cauliflower, not to mention the bacon made this a great dish to serve.
Baked cauliflower is surely the best way to cook cauliflower. ✨✨💞✨✨
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