Loaded Cauliflower

Mike and I both really enjoyed this recipe. People who know me, know I'm not a fan of mashed potatoes, but I imagine this is similar to loaded potatoes. So yummy and good... Not necessarily the best thing for you... But it's Low Carb! :)

Loaded Cauliflower

Yield: 6 servings

Notes from Marie: 
 - If you want to go healthy, avoid the bacon, ranch and butter, but that's what makes it so yummy...
 - I made turkey meatloaf with mine. That's what the other thing on the plate is. I'm not giving you that recipe, because I never put the same stuff in it. I did however use chopped up cauliflower to sub out the breadcrumbs.

Ingredients:
1 whole head of Cauliflower
6 Scallions
Ranch Dressing
1/2 Stick of Butter (melted)
Cheese (I used the Italian Cheese blend from Aldi, but I would recommend cheddar because it fits with everything better)
2.5 oz bag of Bacon Bits (I use the REAL bacon bits, not those cheap gross fake bacon things. I also usually find my bacon bits at Walmart. I can find it at Aldi's sometimes, but not often)
 



Seasonings:
Salt
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Garlic Powder

Directions:
1) Turn the oven on 350.
2) Cut the cauliflower into florets. Just like you would with broccoli, but keep in mind that cauliflower is harder than broccoli.
3) Place the cauliflower florets in a 2 quart oven safe dish and combine with the 1/2 stick melted butter.
4) Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.
5) Cook for about 30 minutes.
6) Pull the cauliflower out of the oven and dump about 3/4 of the bacon bits in. Mix everything up.
7) Top with cheese and put back into the oven for about 10 more minutes.
8) Allow about 5 to 10 minutes for it to cool and then drizzle the ranch over the top.
9) Enjoy!

Next time I make this:
 -I want to use cheddar cheese, but besides that, I wouldn't change anything else. It's sooo yummy! Mike and I couldn't stop eating it!

I hope you like this recipe. If you have you own ideas and improvements to them, just comment so I can try them myself! :)