Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Mock Mash

Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Mock Mash
A healthy spin on the classic loaded baked potato mash.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cauliflower florettes about half of a large head
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon or turkey bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives optional
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cut the cauliflower into florettes and add them to a microwave safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover with plastic wrap.
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Microwave for 5-8 minutes, depending on your microwave, until completely cooked and tender. Drain the excess water and let sit uncovered for a minute or two. (Alternately, steam your cauliflower the conventional way. You may need to squeeze a little water out of the cauliflower after cooking.)
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Add the cauliflower to a food processor and process until fluffy.
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Add the butter and sour cream and process until it resembles the consistency of mashed potatoes.
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Add in most of the chives, saving some to add to the top later.
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Add half of the cheddar cheese and mix by hand.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer mixture to buttered baking dish.
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Top the loaded cauliflower mash with the remaining cheese, chives and bacon.
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Place into preheated oven to melt cheese for 15-20 minutes or place the cauliflower under the broiler for a few minutes.