Cheesy Bacon Ranch Roasted Cauliflower

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Recipe Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower (about 2 lbs)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dry Seasoning – recipe below (or store-bought if you are dirty keto)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dill (dried)
• 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
• 2 teaspoons pink salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional for extra spice)
• 6 slices bacon, precooked and crispy
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack for extra spice)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for topping, chopped

Topping Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons mayo
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sriracha

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Toss the cauliflower florets in the olive oil until all florets are coated.
3. Add the homemade ranch seasoning, garlic, dill, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper if using.
4. Mix all the florets until the seasonings are well coated on each piece.
5. Roast until the florets and golden and tender. This will take about 18 to 20 minutes.
6. Take the florets out of the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella, cheddar shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon bits.
7. Bake for 3 to 5 more minutes or just enough time for the cheese to melt.
8. While the cauliflower florets are roasting, make the sauce to drizzle over the top.
9. In a small bowl combine the sour cream, mayo, and water. Feel free to add more water to get the consistency you want.
10. Add the mixture to a plastic squeeze condiment bottle so you can easily drizzle it over the roasted cauliflower (or use a spoon).
11. When the cauliflower is done roasting, drizzle the sour cream mayo sauce over the dish and then drizzle it with sriracha sauce.
12. Top with chopped parsley and serve warm.
13. Enjoy!

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Nutrition

Serves 12

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Calories 165, Total C 5.9g, Fiber 1.7g, Net C 4.2g, Sugars 2.4g, Fat 13.6g, Protein 6.3g

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Dry Ranch Seasoning Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 teaspoons dill weed
• 1 teaspoon chives
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Dry Ranch Seasoning Recipe Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in an airtight container or mason jar to store for later use.

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 165

Ingredients

  

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• 1 head of cauliflower about 2 lbs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dry Seasoning - recipe below or store-bought if you are dirty keto
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon dill dried
• 1 teaspoon oregano dried
• 2 teaspoons pink salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional for extra spice
• 6 slices bacon precooked and crispy
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded (or pepper jack for extra spice)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for topping chopped

Topping Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons mayo
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sriracha

Dry Ranch Seasoning Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 teaspoons dill weed
• 1 teaspoon chives
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Toss the cauliflower florets in the olive oil until all florets are coated.
• Add the homemade ranch seasoning, garlic, dill, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper if using.
• Mix all the florets until the seasonings are well coated on each piece.
• Roast until the florets and golden and tender. This will take about 18 to 20 minutes.
• Take the florets out of the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella, cheddar shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon bits.
• Bake for 3 to 5 more minutes or just enough time for the cheese to melt.
• While the cauliflower florets are roasting, make the sauce to drizzle over the top.
• In a small bowl combine the sour cream, mayo, and water. Feel free to add more water to get the consistency you want.
• Add the mixture to a plastic squeeze condiment bottle so you can easily drizzle it over the roasted cauliflower (or use a spoon).
• When the cauliflower is done roasting, drizzle the sour cream mayo sauce over the dish and then drizzle it with sriracha sauce.
• Top with chopped parsley and serve warm.
• Enjoy!

Dry Ranch Seasoning Recipe Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in an airtight container or mason jar to store for later use.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165 | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 13.6g | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 2.4g

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