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Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower mashed potatoes that are loaded with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon crumbles and green onions.  A healthier, low-carb and gluten-free side dish to replace traditional mashed potatoes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into large pieces
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 T butter or olive oil
  • ½ t salt
  • 1/8 t pepper
  • 1 T sour cream
  • 4 lices cooked bacon crumbled
  • green onions finely chopped
  • cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Boil a large pot of water. Place cut cauliflower into boiling water, reduce to a simmer and let cook for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain water from cauliflower. Pat cauliflower completely dry.
  3. Add cauliflower to a food processor, or high-powered blender, with garlic, butter or olive oil, salt, pepper and sour cream.
  4. Process for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl every 30 seconds.
  5. Serve mashed cauliflower while still warm. Top with bacon crumbles, green onions and cheese and enjoy!

Notes

  • If vegan, you can substitute bacon and cheese for vegan bacon and cheese. Also, substitute sour cream for 1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 528mg (22%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 69.5mg (77%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 528mg 22%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 69.5mg 77%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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