Description
A warm, cheesy slow cooker cauliflower dish that pairs well with roasted meats or as a comfort food side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (453.59 g) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 4 ounces (113.4 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (59.5 g) whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces (113.4 g) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 slices beef bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets, trimming away any tough cores and leaves.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine cream cheese, whipping cream, butter, salt, and pepper, and heat gently until melted and smooth.
- Place cauliflower florets in the slow cooker, pour the cream cheese mixture over them, and stir gently to coat. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours, or on LOW for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
- Stir in the shredded Pepper Jack cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking until melted and smooth.
- Garnish with crumbled cooked beef bacon before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can mash a few florets in the slow cooker after cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: slow cooker, cauliflower, creamy, comfort food, bacon