Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

By learen

Ingredients

• 2 lbs cauliflower florets
• 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 T heavy cream
• 2 bunches green onion, sliced (1 1/2c)
• 6 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Steam cauliflower florets until tender.

While cauliflower steams, cream together 6 oz of the cheddar and 6 oz of the Jack cheese with the 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 well. taste for seasoning, and add as necessary.

If you want a finer texture give it a few mashes with a potato masher.

Pour into a 2-3 qt casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 min. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.