The combination of tender cauliflower, creamy sauce, crisp bacon, smoky flavor, melted cheese, and crunchy topping make this dish especially appealing, as well as comforting at some deep level. It is the kind of dish I can imagine Julia and Paul Child eating half a century ago in their Paris apartment. And yes, I just saw Julie and Julia.
Ordinary meatloaf becomes extraordinary when it's made with picante instead of tomato sauce. Served with roasted garlic potatoes, this dish is irresistible.
