LOADED BAKED CAULIFLOWER

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A great low-carb substitute for the classic side dish, the loaded baked potato. Top with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups fresh cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons real bacon bits
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add cauliflower and boil until fork-tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Add sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper to the cauliflower. Mash to desired texture, adding more sour cream for a creamier consistency.
  • Transfer cauliflower mixture to an 8-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 565.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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