Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Mash Recipe

This Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Mash Recipe is a low carb alternative to steakhouse-style loaded mashed potatoes. It’s rich and creamy, and perfect paired with steak or chicken.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Cauliflower Mash, Cauliflower Mash Recipe, Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 266kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

1/2 pound cauliflower cut into large florets
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 slices turkey bacon diced
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces cheddar shredded (divided)
1 scallion green and white parts, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F; get out a 12-oz gratin dish.
Add the cauliflower to a medium saucepan and cold water to cover. Cover the saucepan, bring to a boil, and then turn the heat down to simmer until the cauliflower is soft but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, crisp the bacon. Add the butter to a small to medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Add the cauliflower, cream cheese, heavy cream, onion powder, salt and black pepper to a food process and puree until smooth. Stir in 3/4 of the bacon and 1/2 of the cheddar. Spoon the mixture into the gratin dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 of the bacon and 1/2 of the cheddar on top and bake until warm and bubbling, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle the scallion on top and serve.

Notes

Net Carbs: 4g per serving
To Make This Ahead: Complete steps 1 through 4. Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days before sprinkling the remaining bacon and the cheese on top and baking.

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