Low Carb Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food makeover with this Low Carb Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon recipe! Swapping traditional potatoes for cauliflower, this dish delivers a velvety, rich texture without the extra carbs, making it perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Flavored with roasted garlic, melted cheddar cheese, and a splash of heavy cream, each bite is pure decadence. Crispy bacon pieces folded into the mash add a savory crunch, while freshly chopped chives deliver a refreshing finish. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is an excellent side for any meal or a satisfying stand-alone treat. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving guests, these mashed "potatoes" are sure to impress with their low-carb ingredient list and decadent taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives
Instructions
Begin by cutting the cauliflower head into florets. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Place the cauliflower florets into a large pot. Add enough water to cover the florets by at least one inch.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them whole to the pot with the cauliflower.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork-tender.
While the cauliflower is cooking, fry the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Set the bacon aside on a paper towel-lined plate to cool and drain.
Once the cauliflower is cooked, drain the pot and return the cauliflower and garlic to the pot. Allow them to cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender or a food processor, blend the cauliflower and garlic until smooth.
Add butter, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the cauliflower puree. Blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated, and the mixture is creamy.
Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces and mix half into the mashed cauliflower for added texture and flavor.
Finely chop the chives and use them as a garnish, along with the remaining bacon, on top of the mashed cauliflower before serving.
Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy your low carb creamy mashed potatoes with a crispy bacon touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.8 g | 269% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3989 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2962 mg | 63% | |
*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.
