Side Dish- Loaded Cauliflower

 1/5/17

Dear Reader,

    

Doesn't this look amazing? You might be thinking it looks like loaded mash tators (potatoes), but it's not....Truth is, its actually cauliflower. :) Yeah, cauliflower. Who would've thought, right? This is NOT Paleo friendly due to the Greek yogurt and the cheese added on top; however, I love that it is low-carb friendly dish. If you are on the keto change, this will work perfect for you. :) 

You will be able to find the original post from Low Carb Maven's blog at the bottom of my post. 

I did switch out some ingredients. Example; sour cream to Greek plain yogurt. Reason- Greek yogurt is great alternative to sour cream, it's half the calories and fat. I always have it on hand in the fridge. Plus, you can use it in your parfaits. Added fruit, granola, or even drizzle honey to sweeten it. It's a win-win situation. Any-who, recipe below sweet friend...

'Loaded Cauliflower'

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cauliflower florets
• 4 ounces sour cream >I used organic Greek yogurt
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 3 tablespoons butter >Kerrygold
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets and add them to a microwave safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover with cling film. 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.)>>> I steamed mine while I prepared other ingredients together. 
2. Add the cauliflower to a food processor and process until fluffy. >>> I used a fork to mash and used a spoon to well combine. 
3. Add the butter and sour cream and process until it resembles the consistency of mashes potatoes. Remove the mashed cauliflower to a bowl and add most of the chives, saving some to add to the top later. Add half of the cheddar cheese and mix by hand.>>>I only added the cheese on the top. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Top the loaded cauliflower with the remaining cheese, remaining chives and bacon. Put back into the microwave to melt the cheese or place the cauliflower under the broiler for a few minutes.>>> I placed under the broiler and carefully watched it.       

We loved this side dish so much, and hope you do as well! :)

Blessings,

Kaleen

http://www.lowcarbmaven.com/loaded-cauliflower-low-carb-keto/