Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower Loaded Roasted Cauliflower 5.0 (1) 1 Review 1 Photo This loaded roasted cauliflower is topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, green onions, and drizzled with ranch dressing. Who needs potatoes? By Nicole Russell Nicole Russell Nicole Russell is a prolific contributor to Allrecipes and an avid member of the Allrecipes Allstars. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on January 16, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 green onion tops, sliced 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve bacon grease. Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic powder and black pepper. Pour reserved bacon grease over the top. Toss to coat. Pour cauliflower mixture on prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over cauliflower and continue to roast until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes more. Top with bacon and green onions. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and serve immediately. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 407 Calories 33g Fat 9g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 407 % Daily Value * Total Fat 33g 42% Saturated Fat 14g 69% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Sodium 760mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 4g Protein 21g 41% Vitamin C 63mg 70% Calcium 438mg 34% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 338mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.