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prep time
25 min
cook time
1 h 0 min
ready time
1 h 25 min
Ultimate Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower Mash
Looking for some low-carb holiday side dishes? This mind-blowing twice-baked cauliflower side is to die for! You just need a couple of ingredients you probably already have in your fridge (or can easily pick up in your local store) to prepare this fantastic dish that goes perfectly with almost everything. This recipe is super easy to prepare and doesn't require any special cooking skills. The creamy cauliflower base is flavored with bacon and then topped with some more bacon and cheddar – a perfect balance of smoky bacon, cheese, and tender cauliflower. The recipe yields 4 servings, but you can double the ingredients to feed more; just adjust the cooking time accordingly. Happy Holidays!
How do you customize this recipe?
You can get creative with various types of cheese for a different flavor of this fantastic dish. You can also add more bacon or some of your favorite herbs and spices.
Can you prepare this dish ahead of time?
Unfortunately, we don't recommend preparing this recipe in advance. This dish should be served directly from the oven while fresh and warm.
Does this recipe freeze well?
No. We don't recommend freezing this recipe.
Net Carbs
8.9 g
Fiber
5 g
Total Carbs
14.1 g
Protein
24.4 g
Fats
38.7 g
490 cals
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Ingredients
Cauliflower
850 g
Cream cheese
5 oz
Sour cream
0.5 cup
Green onions
0.25 cup, chopped
Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
0.25 cup, shredded
Bacon
100 g
Cheddar cheese, natural
1 cup, shredded
Recipe Steps
steps 5
1 h 25 min
Step 1
Cut the cauliflower into smaller florets. Add the cauliflower to a deep pot. Pour in enough water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the cauliflower is completely tender.Step 2
Remove the cauliflower from the heat and drain. Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the cauliflower. The cauliflower doesn't need to be completely smooth.Step 3
Cook and crumble the bacon. Shred the parmesan cheese. Finely chop the onions. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, onions, parmesan, and ¼ of the bacon to the cauliflower mixture. You can add a tablespoon of bacon grease to the mixture for extra flavor, but that's completely optional. Mix well.Step 4
Shred the cheddar cheese. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round casserole dish with some butter. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the prepared dish and top with shredded cheddar and the remaining bacon.Step 5
Bake, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Remove the covering and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes. Optionally, garnish with some freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
