Cauliflower may seem like a boring vegetable, but it is very versatile! You can boil it, bake it, roast it, mash it, or even air-fry it! You can even add it to other dishes for an extra serving of veggies. Cauliflower has a mild flavor, so it can truly be transformed by so many flavors.

At first, I really wanted to make a cauliflower bake. Throw some florets in a baking dish, add some toppings, and bake...but, roasted cauliflower is so much better! Plus, it's not soggy or mushy AND if you try to roast cauliflower in a baking dish...it will take almost twice as long to cook! Ain't nobody got time for that!

This recipe is super simple! You could literally get away with using only 3 ingredients, but there is still so much flavor! Though- adding a little cilantro, scallions, and/or salsa will really kick it up a notch! Healthy and delicious doesn't need to be complicated!

Quick Tip: For an even faster dish, brown the bacon while the cauliflower is roasting. There won't be quite as much bacon-y flavor, but the final dish will still be delish!

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Ingredients in Bacon & Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower

• Cauliflower Florets
• Bacon
• Cheddar Cheese
• Optional: cilantro, scallions, salsa

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CAULIFLOWER NUTRITION

In 1 medium head of cauliflower…

• 146 calories
• 1.6g fat
• 29g carbs
• 12g fiber
• 11g sugar
• 1g protein
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B6

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ROASTING CAULIFLOWER TIPS

• Set the oven to 425 degrees.
• Don’t overcrowd the sheet pan. Give the florets space to breathe.
• If the oven is set too low or the sheet pan is too crowded, the cauliflower will steam instead of roast! Steamed cauliflower becomes soggy and mushy.
• Don’t add too much oil- that can also lead to a mushy mess.
• Start with a head of fresh cauliflower, not frozen.

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