Loaded Cauliflower with Bacon

 INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large head of Cauliflower cut into bite size pieces (approximately 6 cups)
• 6-8 strips of bacon already cooked in oven for 20 minutes at 400-degrees, and crumbled.
• 6 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1/2 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese (may use Cheddar), divided into two portions
• 8 oz. container of sliced mushrooms (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot boil water and cook Cauliflower for 8-10 minutes, drain and let cool.
2. Preheat oven to 425-degrees.
3. In a large bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 bacon (crumbled), 3 tablespoons of the chives, 1 cup of the cheese, mushrooms (optional), and cooked/cooled cauliflower.  Mix well.
4. Place in lightly sprayed cooking dish and cover with remaining 1 cup of cheese, remaining crumbled bacon pieces.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Top with remaining 3 tablespoon chopped chives and serve.