Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Skip the starchy mashed potatoes and opt for my low carb Loaded Cauliflower Mash instead! Tastes just like potatoes without all the carbs.

Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free

One of my favourite meals growing up was stuffed baked potatoes. Baked potatoes stuffed with sour cream and cheese, sprinkled with some green onions and bacon for a special treat. It was to die for.

Fast forward a few years and potatoes are no longer a part of our weekly menu. It’s not that we NEVER eat them, it’s just very rare.

As I’ve gotten older, my carb tolerance is not what it used to be. Plus, I know the effects that carbs have on insulin (our fat storing hormone,) which is why I don’t eat too many of them anymore.

So what do you do if you still want the great taste of a stuffed baked potato?

You use cauliflower instead! Once you blend it up with some sour cream and cream cheese, it’s so creamy and smooth, you can’t tell the difference.

I made this once without telling my hubby what it was (he hates cauliflower BTW) and he had no idea this dish was made from cauliflower. Usually, I can’t fool him, but with this dish, I did

My boys also love this side dish. It’s got everything they love in it: cauliflower, sour cream, cream cheese, cheese, and bacon. What’s NOT to love?!

The next time you want to enjoy a loaded baked potato, try this Low Carb Cauliflower Mash instead – you won’t be disappointed.

Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Ditch the carbs and enjoy this low carb Loaded Cauliflower Mash instead.

• CourseSide

Servings6 people

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1head cauliflowera large head will suffice
• 2ounces sour cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 3Tbsp butter
• 1/4tsp garlic powder
• 1cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3slices nitrate-free bacon
• 2Tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender.
2. While cauliflower is cooking, add bacon to a skillet and cook until crispy. Chop bacon into pieces.
3. Add the cooked cauliflower to a food processor and process until fluffy. Add the sour cream, cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder and process until it resembles mashed potatoes.
4. Put cauliflower mixture into an 8 x 8 baking dish. Stir in half the cheese and green onions.
5. Top the loaded cauliflower mash with the rest of the cheese, green onion, and bacon.
6. Bake in oven for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 28%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 292mg 12%

Potassium 425mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 4g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 9%

Vitamin C 111%

Calcium 5%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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