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Bacon & Bleu Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes

Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower; chopped to florets
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 lb . cooked bacon; crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives; finely sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup bleu cheese dressing; +/-

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. Place the two whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into florets.
  4. Add them to a bag and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  5. Seal and shake well.
  6. After the 20 minutes, add the cauliflower to the same baking sheet and return to the oven.
  7. Roast for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. The sweet potatoes will be fork-tender and the cauliflower will start turning golden brown.
  9. Add the cauliflower to a large bowl.
  10. Allow the sweet potatoes to cool enough to handle (about 5 minutes), cube them and add them to the same bowl as the cauliflower.
  11. Add the bacon, chives and some salt and pepper. Toss well.
  12. Add the bleu cheese dressing, mix all ingredients together, and serve. Or chill and serve later.