Recipe Name loaded cauliflower casserol Submitted by Guest
Recipe Description like mac and cheese with out the pasta
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 25 Ready In (minutes) 45
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
floweret2 lb florets
8
ouncessharp cheddar cheese
8
ouncesmonterey jack cheese - shredded
8
ouncescream cheese, softened (8 ounce package)
4
tablespoonsheavy cream
1 1/2
cup, choppedgreen onions
6
slices cookedbacon, chopped and cooked and drained of fat
1
clovegarlic minced
1
dashsalt, to taste
1
dashpepper, to taste
Steps
Sequence Step
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Steam cauliflower florets until tender. While cauliflower steams, cream together 6 oz. of the shredded cheddar, 6 oz. of the Monterrey Jack, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Stir in sliced green onions, chopped bacon, and garlic. Set aside. Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture. Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together. Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary. If you want a finer texture, give a few mashes with the potato masher. Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly. Enjoy!