Best 2 Bacon And Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Mash Low Carb And Gluten Free Recipes

BACON AND SMOKED GOUDA CAULIFLOWER MASH (LOW CARB AND GLUTEN FREE)

Bacon and Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Mash (Low Carb and Gluten Free) image

Silky, smoky, bacony perfection - your family will request this low-carb and gluten-free side dish recipe over and over again!

Provided by Jlynnbrink

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Mashed

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
4 cups cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
Combine cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder in a pot; bring to a boil. Cook until cauliflower is soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
Transfer cauliflower mixture carefully to a food processor. Add crumbled bacon and smoked Gouda cheese; blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 643.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BAKED KETO BACON CAULIFLOWER MASH RECIPE

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This creamy (healthy) alternative to traditional mashed potatoes is a hearty side for any main dish. I am not going to say it tastes "just like" mashed potatoes because it doesn't. But it's a clean and delicious side that will fill the mashed potato void none the less. See the post for alternative spice ideas and serving suggestions.

Provided by Bran

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb Cauliflower Florets (frozen is easiest because it's already cut.)
2 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
4 slices Bacon (cooked crispy and chopped)
3 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese (shredded)

Steps:

Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe dish with a lid on high for 8 minutes, or until soft. Remove from microwave and take off the lid to let steam escape. You want the cauliflower to dry out a bit. See the post for tips.
Transfer the cauliflower and all ingredients except bacon and cheese in a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth and salt and pepper to taste if you need to. Add almond milk or heavy cream one tbsp at a time if you need more moisture to get it smooth.
The texture should be smooth. Transfer to an oven safe serving dish or six ramekins. Top with cheese and bacon. Broil for a couple of minutes to get a nice golden crust (watch it closely). See post for alternatives and tips for baked cauliflower mash (yum).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 26 g, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g