Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower

Try this healthy loaded cauliflower casserole. Made with butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and bacon. It’s the ultimate in low carb comfort food! Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower!

Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower

For me, it’s the more simple recipes that hit home – like this loaded cauliflower mash. It’s the ultimate in comfort food. If you were one who enjoyed ordering loaded potato skins at Friday’s after work or preferred a loaded baked potato with your steak, this recipe will take you back to the days. At least, it did me!

And those who loved twice-baked potatoes need not mourn an old favorite because this healthy low carb cauliflower tastes so good, I could have called it twice baked cauliflower casserole!

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The Trick To Getting A Fluffy Cauliflower Mash

1. steam instead of boil.
2. let it sit uncovered to release some moisture
3. drain well before putting it in the food processor
4. add the ingredients that make it taste great – like sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives and bacon.

That’s it. Easy, cheesy and delicious!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound cauliflower florettes
• 4 ounces sour cream
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cut the cauliflower into florettes and add them to a microwave safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover with cling film. Microwave for 5-8 minutes, depending on your microwave, until completely cooked and tender. Drain the excess water and let sit uncovered for a minute or two. (Alternately, steam your cauliflower the conventional way. You may need to squeeze a little water out of the cauliflower after cooking.)
2. Add the cauliflower to a food processor and process until fluffy. Add the butter, garlic powder, and sour cream and process until it resembles the consistency of mashes potatoes. Remove the mashed cauliflower to a bowl and add most of the chives, saving some to add to the top later. Add half of the cheddar cheese and mix by hand. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Top the loaded cauliflower with the remaining cheese, remaining chives and bacon. Put back into the microwave to melt the cheese or place the cauliflower under the broiler for a few minutes.
4. I visually divide the cauliflower into sixths. Serving size is approximately 1/3-1/2 cup.
5. Enjoy!!!

Nutrition

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Total Fat                                                     17g               26%
Saturated Fat                                            10g                50%
Polyunsaturated Fat                                  1g
Monounsaturated Fat                               5g
Cholesterol                                            46mg                15%
Sodium                                                 242mg               10%
Potassium                                            291mg                 8%
Total Carbohydrates                                5g                  2%
Dietary Fiber                                             2g                  8%
Protein                                                        8g                16%

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