Low Carb Baked Potato with Cheese and Sour Cream
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite: Low Carb Baked Potato with Cheese and Sour Cream. This clever recipe swaps starchy potatoes for roasted cauliflower, delivering a creamy, cheesy indulgence without the carbs. Roasted to golden perfection and blended with sharp cheddar, rich sour cream, and butter, this dish mimics the luscious texture of mashed potatoes. Topped with a bubbling layer of melted cheese and garnished with fresh, vibrant chives, it’s a keto-friendly side dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this low-carb baked potato alternative is proof that healthy can still mean delicious! Perfect for keto, low-carb, or gluten-free diets, it’s a hearty yet light comfort food that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cauliflower head
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Clean the cauliflower and remove the leaves and stem. Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
On a baking sheet, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Spread the cauliflower in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly golden.
Once roasted, allow the cauliflower to cool slightly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and butter to the bowl with cauliflower.
Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, mimicking the texture of mashed potatoes.
Spoon the cauliflower mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Place the dish back in the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, garnish the top with chopped chives, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 2185 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1084 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*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.
