Low Carb Baked Potato with Bacon Bits
Satisfy your comfort food cravings while staying on track with this *Low Carb Baked Potato with Bacon Bits* recipe—a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Made with roasted cauliflower as a creamy, carb-conscious alternative to potatoes, this dish is lusciously blended with butter, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese for a richly satisfying flavor. Topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh green onions, it delivers all the indulgence of a loaded baked potato without the guilt. Perfect for a weeknight side or a keto-friendly main dish, this recipe is quick to prep, easy to cook, and irresistibly delicious. Whether you're embracing a low-carb lifestyle or just looking to sneak more veggies into your meals, this cauliflower-based delight is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them on a baking sheet.
Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a food processor. Add butter and heavy cream, then pulse until smooth and creamy.
Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the cauliflower mixture until well combined.
Spoon the mashed cauliflower into an oven-safe baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the mashed cauliflower.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with crumbled bacon bits and chopped green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy your low carb baked potato!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.9 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3643 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2332 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
