Creamy Parmesan Cauliflower with Bacon
Creamy Parmesan Cauliflower with Bacon is an unfussy and healthy side dish recipe that's loaded with flavor from a creamy cheese sauce and salty, crunchy bacon bits.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 381kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ounces bacon
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 cloves garlic clove
- 1 and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water *optional to make the sauce thicker
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons for added flavor. Add the cauliflower to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook while stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and stir. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in the cream, reduce heat down to low and simmer until tender. (2 to 3 minutes).
- *If the cream is too thin for your liking, add in the cornstarch slurry and stir until combined.
- Add bacon, mozzarella, and Parmesan and stir. Cook until cheese melts and cauliflower is as tender as you like.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg
