Mashed Cauliflower with Cheddar & bacon (Keto)
Made with butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese, and bacon, it’s the ultimate in low carb comfort food!
Source: adapted from lowcarbmaven.com
Serves: 6½ cup servings
Ingredients
- 1-pound cauliflower florets
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets and add them to a safe microwave bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover with cling film. Microwave for 5-8 minutes, until thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Drain the excess water and let sit uncovered for a minute or two.
- 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 mashed potatoes.
- Remove the mashed cauliflower to a bowl and add most of the chives, add half of the cheddar cheese and mix by hand. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the loaded cauliflower with the remaining cheese, remaining chives and bacon. Put back into the microwave to melt the cheese or use a broiler to melt the cheese
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup Calories: 199 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 5 g Sodium: 242 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein: 8 g Cholesterol: 46 mg
