How Baba makes it

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Microwave or steam the cauliflower until very tender. Spread it on a sheet pan and let it cool and dry completely. This is the secret to a fluffy, not watery, texture.

3. 3

   While the cauliflower cools, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, steakhouse seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Blend the cooled cauliflower until smooth. Mix it into the cream-cheese mixture until well combined.

5. 5

   Fold in the pepper jack, bacon, green-onion whites, and most of the green tops. Save a little bacon and green onion for garnish, if desired.

6. 6

   Spread in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Add the mozzarella during the last 10 minutes, then bake until melted and lightly golden.

7. 7

   Rest 5 minutes before serving. Finish with the reserved bacon and green onions.

Delicious beside steak—or reheated with eggs and sausage for breakfast.