Loaded Cauliflower Mash (Low-Carb, Nightshade-Free)
A delicious loaded cauliflower mash that rivals any good mashed potato recipe. Complete with tons of cheddar cheese, generous amounts of crispy bacon and lots of tangy green onions. You will certainly not miss those carb-filled potatoes, and may even impress some of your friends! Nightshade-free, low-carb, ketogenic, gluten-free, grain-free.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower chopped into florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (12 oz/200 g)
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (1 oz/30 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175 C).
- Add one inch of water to the bottom of a microwave safe container or a large pan. Steam cauliflower in microwave or in a pan over medium high heat until very soft. Drain liquid.
- To a blender or food processor, add the steamed cauliflower, butter, heavy cream and cream cheese. Blend until smooth, like mashed potatoes.
- Add cauliflower mash to an oven-safe dish and top with cheddar cheese and cooked bacon. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and cauliflower mash is hot.
- Top with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, recipe has four servings): 717 calories, 61 g total fat, 16 g total carbs, 6 g fiber, 10 g net carbs, 29 g protein