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Hatfield® Bacon and Cauliflower Casserole

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Spring is right around the corner and that means Easter is almost here.  Easter dinner is one of my favorites to cook. And while we all know that the ham is the star of the show for Easter dinner, I like to focus most of my time thinking about the side dishes that make the meal special and feel complete.

I’ve got a super-simple, delicious side dish to share that I absolutely love.  It features Hatfield Quality Meats Thick Cut Hardwood Smoked Bacon, which is one of my favorite ingredients to use when I want to add a ton of flavor to my side dishes.  I am thrilled to be using bacon from Hatfield®, an American-owned, family company from Pennsylvania.  I chose to use their thick-cut, hickory-smoked bacon in this recipe, but they have a ton of varieties of bacon that all sound amazing.

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Cauliflower Casserole with a Twist

I wanted to try something a little different from the typical mashed potatoes this Easter, so I am serving Cauliflower and Bacon casserole alongside the ham.  I LOVE cauliflower, but admit it can be a little bland on its own.  That’s why the bacon plays such a huge role in making this dish amazing.

The combination of cauliflower, bacon, and an easy Parmesan cheese sauce is the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and a little smoky that I think pairs perfectly with ham.  This recipe is also simple, ensuring that I have plenty of time to hang out with my family on Easter instead of being stuck in the kitchen all day.  In fact, to save even more time, you could make this the night before and then just bake it the next day.  Even better!

Cauliflower, leek, and garlic on wood chopping board

I hope you give this recipe a try…and definitely check out Hatfield®. They have a ton of amazing simple recipes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between that sounds delicious (and stress-free).  You can also check where you can find their products in stores near you. Enjoy!

hatfield bacon finished

hatfield bacon plated

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Hatfield bacon by simplegreenmoms

Cauliflower and Bacon Casserole

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  • Author: Simple Green Moms
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: dinner
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Description

This may be the teastiest way to eat your vegetables at dinner time!

Ingredients

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  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 pound Hatfield Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 leek, trimmed, rinsed, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add chopped cauliflower. Boil for 5 minutes, drain, and transfer to a baking dish.
  3. In a sauce pan, add bacon and cook on med/low until bacon is crisp.
  4. Add chopped leeks and garlic to bacon and cook 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove bacon and leeks from pan and sprinkle over cauliflower. Remove bacon drippings from pan.
  6. Add butter and flour to pan and cook on medium for 1-2 minutes until bubbly. Slowly stir in milk, whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Cook sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon.
  7. Remove frome heat. Add thyme, salt and pepper to taste, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Pour sauce over cauliflower and bacon and stir to make sure the sauce coats all of the cauliflower.
  9. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the top and place in oven.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

 

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Comments

  10. Tamra H says

    I have a yummy recipe for tomato bacon squares that involves crescent roll dough, mayo and mozzarella cheese. They’re super tasty.

    ★★★★★

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  26. Rebecca W says

    I like to bake bacon in the oven in large quantities to crumble up for salads or to put over scrambled eggs. Bacon is also delicious on sandwiches!

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  28. Elizabeth pergande says

    I love to add bacon as a topping – to potatoes or even deviled eggs – bacon makes everything taste better

    Reply

  35. Jessica Beard says

    Thank you for the recipe! It looks delicious! I like to make a layer salad for our Easter dinner. It has bacon in it and everyone loves it!

    Reply

  40. Chrissy says

    My two favorite go to recipes include bacon – bacon mac and cheese which is great for a crowd because kids and adults alike love it and cheesy, egg and bacon casserole. Both of these are family and party favs!

    Reply

  47. sarah k says

    I like using bacon for BLT’s, this casserole looks super yummy I will definitely have to try it soon.

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