Low mess loaded cauliflower

Why families will love this recipe

This recipe turns a healthy veggie into a cheesy, bacon-packed dish that feels more like comfort food than a side of vegetables. The familiar flavors of cheddar, ranch, and crispy bacon make it an easy win with picky eaters, while parents will appreciate that it’s simple to prep and bakes on one sheet pan for low mess.

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Instructions:

• Get the oven ready
  
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

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• Cook the bacon
  
  • Grab a large skillet and cook the bacon over medium-high heat until it’s cooked and crispy. Let it cool on a paper towel.
  • Save about 1/4 cup of the bacon grease

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• Toss the cauliflower
  
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the bacon grease, garlic powder, and a little black pepper. Stir it until the cauliflower is well coated.

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• Bake
  
  • Spread the cauliflower out on your baking sheet and pop it in the oven.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping it halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and tender.

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• Add the cheese
  
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the cauliflower and bake for another 3 minutes, until the cheese melts and gets gooey.

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• Finish it off
  
  • Take it out of the oven.
  • Top with bacon and green onions, then drizzle with ranch dressing.
  • Serve it warm and watch the smiles appear