Loaded Cauliflower "Mash" Bake
Creamy mashed cauliflower made with a touch of whipped butter, buttermilk, garlic and herbs and topped with cheese and bacon – low-carb, but you'll swear it's loaded with tons of calories!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices center cut bacon
- 6 cups about 24 oz cauliflower florets
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/3 cup 1% buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon whipped butter
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- fresh black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (divided)
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced fat shredded cheddar
Steps
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Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; set aside on a paper towel then crumble.
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Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil and add cauliflower and garlic. Boil until the cauliflower is soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, and return to the pot.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Add the buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper to the cauliflower and purée with a hand blender. If you don't own a hand blender, a regular blender would work fine as well.
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Mix in 1 tbsp of the chives and transfer to 4 individual casseroles (3/4 cups each) or one 8 x 8 casserole dish and top with cheddar and crumbled bacon.
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Bake in the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes then top with remaining chives.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| center cut bacon | 4 slices | - | - |
| about 24 oz cauliflower florets | 6 cups | - | - |
| crushed garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| 1% buttermilk | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| whipped butter | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.75 tsp | - | - |
| fresh black pepper | - | - | - |
| minced fresh chives | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| shredded reduced fat shredded cheddar | 0.25 cup | $1.88/170g | $0.65 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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