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Loaded Roasted Cauliflower
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Loaded Roasted Cauliflower

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Cauliflower:

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil, to taste
  • ½ head of cauliflower, florets sliced
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Toppings:

  • ½ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 tbsp bacon bits
  • 2 green onions. sliced
  • Ranch dressing, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Drizzle the cauliflower slices with olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Gently toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread the cauliflower out over the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Carefully flip the cauliflower pieces over and roast for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with shredded cheese and some bacon bits.
  • Return to the oven for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and top with sliced green onions and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Serve immediately. Enjoy.