Loaded Smashed Cauliflower

Loaded Smashed Cauliflower

Adapted from Delish

We are a bit late to the smashed vegetable movement... but we are loving it. Cauliflower will never be a potato but it still tastes great!

Makes 2-3 servings

Nonstick cooking spray, for pan
6 oz. cauliflower florets (about 1 ½ cups)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
2 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 Tbsp. finely chopped scallion greens
Sour cream, optional

1. Preheat oven to 425°
2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Bring a pot of water to boiling; Add salt to taste.
4. Cook cauliflower until fork tender, about 5 minutes; drain and pat dry.
5. Spread florets out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet
6. Coat with cooking spray and toss with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
7. Using a larger based glass, lightly smash the cauliflower florets.
8. Top each smashed cauliflower floret some of cheese and bacon.
9. Bake until cheese is melted and crispy around the edges, about 15 minutes.
10. Sprinkle scallions over cauliflower.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature with sour cream on the side (optional)

Enjoy!