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Loaded Cauliflower "Mash" Bake

Creamy mashed cauliflower made with a touch of whipped butter, buttermilk, garlic and herbs and topped with cheese and bacon – low-carb, but you'll swear it's loaded with tons of calories!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 slices center cut bacon
  • 6 cups about 24 oz cauliflower florets
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/3 cup 1% buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon whipped butter
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (divided)
  • 1/4 cup shredded reduced fat shredded cheddar

Instructions

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  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; set aside on a paper towel then crumble.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil and add cauliflower and garlic. Boil until the cauliflower is soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, and return to the pot.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  4. Add the buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper to the cauliflower and purée with a hand blender. If you don't own a hand blender, a regular blender would work fine as well.
  5. Mix in 1 tbsp of the chives and transfer to 4 individual casseroles (3/4 cups each) or one 8 x 8 casserole dish and top with cheddar and crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes then top with remaining chives.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3/4 cup Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1.5g (3%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 107mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup
Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 107mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.