Low Carb Baked Potato with Bacon Bits
Satisfy your comfort food cravings without the guilt with this Low Carb Baked Potato with Bacon Bits recipe! Featuring a genius cauliflower twist, this dish delivers all the indulgent flavors of a loaded baked potato while keeping it keto-friendly and low-carb. Fluffy roasted cauliflower is blended with butter, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese to create a creamy and irresistible base. Topped with crispy bacon bits, melty cheese, and fresh green onions, every bite is a perfect union of savory goodness. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a flavorful side dish. Whether you're following a low-carb lifestyle or just looking for a lighter alternative to traditional comfort food, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 4
Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
Step 5
Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a food processor. Add butter and heavy cream, then pulse until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the cauliflower mixture until well combined.
Step 7
Spoon the mashed cauliflower into an oven-safe baking dish.
Step 8
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the mashed cauliflower.
Step 9
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and top with crumbled bacon bits and chopped green onions.
Step 11
Serve hot and enjoy your low carb baked potato!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (819.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1272.5 |
| Total Fat 105.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 221.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3642.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.4g | |
| Protein 49.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 567.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2332.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories