Creamy Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Cheddar

Potatoes, Vegetables & Sides

Ingredients

10 Slices Bacon

3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 Tbs Parsley, fresh chopped

1 Tbs Salt

1 tsp Salt

2 heads Cauliflower

4 oz Cream cheese

1/2 cup Heavy cream

1/2 cup Sour cream

1/2 tsp Pepper, ground

Description

From Denver Post, 11/14/07, republished from Cook's Country magazine, modified by B Flateland.

Directions

Fry the bacon until nicely done, not crispy. Chop into 3/4-inch pieces.

Mix the bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and parsley in small bowl. Set aside for topping.

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.

Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and cauliflower and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.

Drain and rinse cauliflower with cold water. Transfer half of cauliflower to cutting board and roughly chop.

Melt cream cheese in now-empty pot over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2-1/2 cups cheese and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 3 minutes.

Off heat, stir in sour cream, cauliflower, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

Transfer mixture to 2-quart baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.