Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole
This buffalo-ranch cauliflower casserole bakes up with tender florets in a tangy, spicy sauce, finished with melty cheddar and Gouda. Crisp bacon adds smoky crunch, while the creamy dairy rounds out the heat for a balanced bite. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or game-day side when you want bold flavor and comforting richness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread the florets in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, stirring once, until tender. Remove from the oven.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels, then crumble.
- 4
In the same large bowl, combine 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gouda cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, cayenne pepper sauce, ranch mix, garlic, and black pepper. Add this to the cauliflower in the baking dish along with half of the bacon and mix well. Top with the remaining bacon, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup Gouda cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 242.02 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 11.06 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 16.08 g 6%
- Total Fat 15.51 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 7.86 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.94 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 295.92 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.78 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 254.14 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 0.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 614.14 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 34.59 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, and Cayenne Pepper Sauce. Each serving provides about 242.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Cream Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole healthy?
- Buffalo Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 242.02 calories and 11.06 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 295.92 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.86 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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