Ingredients
The following ingredients have 9 Servings
- 2 lb cauliflower florets (steamed [See Cook's notes])
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 Tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 0.4 oz package dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6-8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese (divided)
- 1/3 cup crushed garlic-pepper french fried onions (optional [i.e. Fresh Gourmet])
Instruction
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Steam the cauliflower for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- Place into a medium-size mixing bowl. Use a fork to chunky smash the steamed cauliflower. Add the whipped cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, dry buttermilk ranch, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, bacon crumbles, green onions, and 1 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour into the baking dish. [Reserve 3 Tbsp bacon crumbles and green onions for the top]
- Sprinkle the top with 1 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese and a few bacon crumbles. Top with french fried onions, if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with reserved sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately.
