Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Mash

This loaded cauliflower mash is SO good! It's baked with cheese and bacon, then finished with green onions! A delicious low carb side dish recipe.

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Horseradish Cauliflower Mash is one of the oldest recipes on this blog! I've certainly been making "cauli mash" for a long time - and not just for serving as a side dish. I wrote an article showing over 14 low carb ways to use cauliflower mash - as toppings, fillings, and more!

This recipe, however IS a side dish - and instead of using a potato masher, this time I've added the cooked cauliflower to a food processor for a smoother texture. I've then loaded it with cheese and bacon bits - and when the cheese melts and forms a crust over the top, the combination of textures and flavors are SO good!

How to Make Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Add the cauliflower (frozen or fresh) to a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to the boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. You can also cook the cauliflower in the microwave if you prefer.

Try serving this side dish with roasted chicken or steak!

You might also like my recipe for Cheesy Cauli Mash - made in the Instant Pot!

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Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Mash

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This loaded cauliflower mash is SO good! It's baked with cheese and bacon, then finished with green onions! A delicious low carb side dish recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 4

Calories: 127

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 16 oz fresh or frozen cauliflower florets
• 1 tbs butter melted
• 3 tbs sour cream
• salt and black pepper
• ½ cup shredded cheese
• 2 tbs cooked bacon bits
• 1-2 green onions finely chopped

Equipment

• Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Dish, 1-Quart, Palm
• Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor 

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Add the cauliflower to a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to the boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, cook the cauliflower in the microwave.
3. Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a food processor, together with the melted butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. 
4. Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a baking dish, then sprinkle the cheese and bacon bits over the top. Roast until the cheese has melted and has turned golden brown. 
5. Garnish with green onions, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 4g

Notes

4g net carbs per serving (quarter of the whole recipe)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.