Low Carb Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Transform your favorite comfort food into a guilt-free indulgence with these Low Carb Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes! This recipe swaps traditional potatoes for tender, golden-roasted cauliflower florets, seasoned to perfection with a zesty blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a creamy, tangy sour cream topping infused with fresh chopped cilantro, green onions, and a kick of jalapeño, this dish bursts with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect as a satisfying side or low-carb appetizer. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or simply looking to lighten up your meals, these fiesta-inspired cheesy "potatoes" are sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower florets
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 3 tablespoons Chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 unit Diced jalapeño

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle olive oil over the cauliflower, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss to coat the cauliflower evenly with the spices.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly golden.

Step 6

Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer it to a baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cauliflower.

Step 8

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the toppings: mix sour cream with chopped green onions, cilantro, and diced jalapeño in a small bowl.

Step 10

Once the cheese is melted, remove the dish from the oven.

Step 11

Dollop the sour cream mixture over the cheesy cauliflower.

Step 12

Serve the Low Carb Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(715.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1053.5

Total Fat 87.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 177.5mg	0%
Sodium 3291.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 41.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1071.8mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1542.4mg	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: 71.3%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 13.9%