Description
Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks are a delicious and flavorful dish featuring thick slices of cauliflower topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower: Remove the outer leaves but keep the core intact. Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch-thick steaks. You should get about 3–4 steaks. Reserve the smaller florets for another use.
- Season: Arrange the cauliflower steaks on the baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Roast: Roast for 20 minutes. Carefully flip the cauliflower steaks and roast for another 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack evenly over each cauliflower steak.
- Load them up: Top with crumbled bacon and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Make the drizzle: Stir together the sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over the hot cauliflower steaks.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with green onions, parsley, and diced tomatoes if using.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and gooey.
Notes
- For extra-crispy edges, place the cauliflower under the broiler for 1–2 minutes after adding the cheese. Watch closely so the cheese doesn’t burn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg