You’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe.

Place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool.

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(Reserve the drippings in the pan.)

Combine cauliflower, pepper, salt and the bacon drippings in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

Roast, stirring twice, until tender, about 35 minutes.

overhead view of raw cauliflower with seasonings in a baking dish

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Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese, 2/3 cup sour cream and half the scallions in a small bowl.

When the cauliflower is tender, stir the cheese mixture into the cauliflower in the pan.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

overhead view of white baking dish with roasted cauliflower and a side bowl of a creamy onion and cheese mixture

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Bake until hot, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Chop the cooled bacon.

Sprinkle the hot casserole with the bacon and the remaining scallions.

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole in a baking dish

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