Name: Loaded Grilled Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large heads cauliflower -; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. paprika -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 c. shredded Cheddar -; Ranch dressing, for drizzling -; 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled -; 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives -

Ingredients for - Loaded Grilled Cauliflower

1. 2 large heads cauliflower

2. 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

3. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

4. 1/2 tsp. paprika

5. Kosher salt

6. Freshly ground black pepper

7. 2 c. shredded Cheddar

8. Ranch dressing, for drizzling

9. 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

10. 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Grilled Cauliflower

1 . Stage

Remove and discard leaves from each cauliflower head, then trim stem so that the cauliflower can lie flat on cutting board. (Leave the core intact!)

2 . Stage

Cut each cauliflower into thick “steaks” about 3/4" thick. Reserve any loose florets to cook with the steaks. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Season mixture with salt and pepper.

3 . Stage

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Brush one side of each steak with olive oil mixture and place the brushed side down on the grill. Brush the top sides with olive oil mixture and cook until tender and both sides are charred in spots, about 8 minutes per side. Top each cauliflower with cheese and cook until melty.

4 . Stage

Toss any extra florets in the olive oil mixture and grill, turning often, until charred and tender, about 6 minutes.

5 . Stage

Drizzle cauliflower with ranch dressing, then sprinkle cooked bacon and chives on top.