Description
Loaded Cauliflower is a delicious low-carb and keto-friendly comfort dish made with creamy mashed cauliflower, savory bacon, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in a large pot.
- Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
- Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Mash the cauliflower with a potato masher or fork until relatively smooth.
- Stir in the sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg