Low Carb Baked Potato with Cheese and Sour Cream

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy comfort of a 'Baked Potato' without the carbs with this irresistible recipe for Low Carb Baked Potato with Cheese and Sour Cream! Swapping traditional potatoes for roasted cauliflower florets, this dish delivers all the rich, buttery goodness you crave while staying keto-friendly. Blended with sharp cheddar cheese, tangy sour cream, and a touch of butter, the cauliflower achieves a smooth, mashed-potato-like texture that's baked to bubbly perfection. Topped with a final layer of melted cheese and fresh, aromatic chives, this easy-to-make side dish is perfect for adding indulgence to weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving four, it's a flavorful low-carb delight that's sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Cauliflower head
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Clean the cauliflower and remove the leaves and stem. Cut the cauliflower into small florets.

Step 3

On a baking sheet, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Spread the cauliflower in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly golden.

Step 5

Once roasted, allow the cauliflower to cool slightly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and butter to the bowl with cauliflower.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, mimicking the texture of mashed potatoes.

Step 8

Spoon the cauliflower mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.

Step 9

Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 10

Place the dish back in the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven, garnish the top with chopped chives, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(875.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1156.5

Total Fat 97.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 243.3mg	0%
Sodium 2184.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 44.2g	0%

Vitamin D 28.5IU	0%
Calcium 1084.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1341.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.7%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 13.8%