Description
A creamy, comforting dish transforming humble cauliflower into an indulgent delight with cream cheese and Pepper Jack cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into one-inch florets
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 slices cooked beef bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Wash cauliflower under running water and cut into one-inch florets.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, whipping cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Heat gently until smooth.
- Place cauliflower in slow cooker, pour cream sauce over, and stir gently to coat. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes, stir in shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
- Garnish with crumbled beef bacon before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, consider using plant-based cream cheese and coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: slow cooker, cauliflower, creamy, side dish, comfort food