This is the Supercharged Bake! It’s electrifying! And more than that, it’s actually quite nourishing! Mild, tender cauliflower makes a nutritious base for topping succulent bacon and rich, sharp cheddar cheese. It’s health food that tastes like fast food, truly the best of both worlds. If the Supercharged Bake doesn’t give your tastebuds a most welcome shock, we’d be shocked!
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cauliflower rice, thawed (if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 pound bacon, cooked, crumbled, divided
- kosher salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- fresh chives, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large mixing bowl, add the cauliflower rice, the butter, the garlic, the dried chives, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese, and almost all of the bacon, reserving 1/4 cup of the bacon for topping, and stirring to combine.
Step 3 –Season the mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 4 –Pour the mixture into a 9-inch square casserole dish.
Step 5 –Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and the remaining bacon.
Step 6 –Bake, uncovered, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melty, about 20 minutes.
Step 7 –Serve garnished with the fresh chives.
