Roasted Cauliflower and Bacon Nachos
6
servings15
minutes40
minutesWhat’s better or easier than a tray of nachos to serve your guests on a summer night! You just need to include some margaritas! Of course we also added some delicious queso cheese to make this recipe super prefect!
Ingredients
- Nachos
1 head of cauliflower, cut into small pieces
3 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 package of bacon, (we used Trader Joe’s, Apple Smoked Bacon)
One 16 oz bag of white corn tortilla chips (we used Trader Joe’s)
1 Avocado, diced
2 medium sized tomatoes, diced
1 cup of cilantro, chopped
1 cup of queso cheese (see recipe below)
- Queso Cheese
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz. of american cheese, shredded *
6 oz. of pepper jack cheese, shredded
2/3 cup of whole milk
1/4 tsp. of kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Directions
- For the Nachos
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Toss cauliflower pieces with olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until soft and caramelized.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Add bacon and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until crispy. Allow to cool and break into pieces.
- On a large tray, spread corn chips. Add cauliflower, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle with Queso cheese.
- For Queso Cheese
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook approximately 5-7 minutes or until soft. Add jalapeno and garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add cheese and milk, and salt and pepper and continue to cook until cheese is melted.
tips and NUTRITIONAL value
- 1. *If you can’t find shredded american cheese, just chop sliced american cheese into small pieces.
- 2. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C and K and has a high amount of antioxidants, which are beneficial for reducing inflammation.  (source: Healthline & Joy Bauer)
