Tender, caramelized roasted cauliflower is loaded with tangy ranch, crisp bacon, fresh green onions, and sharp cheddar cheese for an addicting side dish!
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 heads of cauliflower, leaves removed, broken/cut into small florets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing (see notes)
- Additional salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, bacon grease, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss to combine.
- Spread cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet, and then bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, flipping once halfway through. The cauliflower should be tender and golden brown when ready.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the cauliflower, and bake an additional 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from oven, and top the cauliflower with the crumbled bacon and green onions, and drizzle on the ranch dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If your bacon isn’t fatty enough to produce enough grease, supplement with a high-smoke point oil, like avocado oil or grapeseed oil.
- Use whatever homemade or store-bought ranch dressing is your favorite.