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    Home / Recipes / Sides / Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash

    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash

    April 28, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    Mashed cauliflower baked with melted cheddar cheese and a crushed crunchy pork rind topping!

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    • What's in Baked Keto Cheesy Cauliflower
    • How to Make Keto Cheesy Cauliflower
    • Can I Freeze Cauliflower Mash?
    • What Can I Serve Cheesy Cauliflower With?
    • What are the Carbs in Cauliflower?
    • Is Cauliflower Keto?
    • Substitutions for Cauliflower Mash
    • More Low Carb Cauliflower Recipes
    • More Keto Side Dishes

    Mashed potatoes are a menu staple for many people. Those on Keto or a low carb diet may find themselves feeling a little left out which is completely understandable. After all, there's just something comforting about a serving of warm cheesy mashed potatoes, right?

    I have GREAT news for you! This Cheesy Keto Cauliflower Mash recipe is a fun take on twice baked mashed potatoes, but without the guilt or tons of carbs! It's so full of flavor, honestly, you'd never know it's cauliflower!

    This Keto side dish is the perfect fix for those mashed potato cravings! And the crunchy crust on top sends this cauliflower recipe over the top!.

    What's in Baked Keto Cheesy Cauliflower

    • Cauliflower
    • Mascarpone cheese
    • Sour cream
    • Grass-fed butter
    • Heavy cream
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Garlic salt
    • Salt
    • Crushed pork rinds (for the topping)

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Cheesy Cauliflower

    Preheat your oven to 375F.

    Boil the cauliflower florets in part water/part chicken stock, until tender.  Drain it really well getting out as much moisture as you can. Then set it aside.

    Grind up the pork rinds in the food processor, remove and set aside. Take the cooked and drained cauliflower and put in in the food processor and pulse it for about 30 seconds.

    Add the remaining ingredients (except for the pork rinds) and process until smooth and creamy. Taste test it to see if it needs a little more salt or pepper.

    Pour the cauliflower mixture into a butter baking dish and top with the crushed pork rinds. Bake for 15 minutes @ 375F.

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven and raise the temperature to 425F.  Spray the top with an olive oil spray, and put back in the oven to bake an additional 10 minutes or until the top is nice and brown.

    You'll want to allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

    Can I Freeze Cauliflower Mash?

    If you store it properly, will freeze for up to a couple of months. Place leftover cheesy cauliflower mash in an air tight container to ensure it stays fresh.

    To reheat, you can place it directly from the freezer in the oven or microwave, or you can let it thaw over night in the fridge before reheating.

    What Can I Serve Cheesy Cauliflower With?

    This Keto cauliflower recipe is super versatile. You can serve it with anything you'd want mashed potatoes with. It's perfect with grilled steak or chicken, pork chops, shrimp or salmon.

    But, if you're looking for a hearty and satisfying entrée to serve your delicious cauliflower side dish with, try this Instant Pot Keto Roast or these Pork Chops with Bacon Mushroom Gravy.

    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash - Keto and Low Carb

    What are the Carbs in Cauliflower?

    Cauliflower is considered a non-starchy vegetable and is very low in carbohydrates. For 1 cup of raw cauliflower, there're only 3 net grams of carbs.

    Is Cauliflower Keto?

    Cauliflower is a great vegetable for Keto It's low carb, high fiber and has a ton of nutrients. In fact, cauliflower is sometimes called a Keto super food.

    That's because it's contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need including high amounts of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant known to fight inflammation.

    If you'd like to learn more about the health benefits of cauliflower, check out this article.

    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash - Keto and Low Carb

    Substitutions for Cauliflower Mash

    • Crushed pork rinds are super easy to make in your food processor, but sometimes you may want to keep some on hand. This pork panko has a great shelf life and is already crushed up and ready to use.
    • Add in some bacon or chopped up ham for added protein.
    • If you don't have or can't find Mascarpone, feel free to use cream cheese in its place.
    • Add in or top the cheesy baked cauliflower mash with a few chopped green scallions for a fresh twist.
    • Want to add a little heat? Add a few sliced jalapeno peppers right on top before baking.
    • Mix up what the cheese to include your favorite. Colby Jack and Pepper Jack are great choices. Any melting cheese will work perfectly.
    • Don't like the taste of pork rinds, no worries. You can omit them all together. Just top the Keto cauliflower mash with a little extra cheese instead.
    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash - Keto and Low Carb

    More Low Carb Cauliflower Recipes

    • Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Hummus
    • Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower
    • Mexican Cauliflower Rice
    • Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
    • Cauliflower Mushroom "Risotto"
    • Cauliflower "Potato" Salad
    • Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice
    • Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice
    • Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash - Keto and Low Carb

    More Keto Side Dishes

    • Greek Salad with Dressing
    • Bang Bang Coleslaw
    • Fried Cabbage with Bacon
    • Brussels Sprouts with Hot Bacon Dressing
    • Eggplant Fries
    • Cheesy Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto
    • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
    • Buffalo Cole Slaw
    • Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    • Marinated Mushrooms
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    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash in blue casserole dish

    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash

    This is a fun take on a twice baked potato, but without the guilt and tons of carbs! It's full of flavor and if you are looking for a new way to prepare cauliflower, give this a try. It's creamy, cheesy and has a crunchy crust on top.
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    Author: Julianne
    Servings 8
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    PREP 10 minutes mins
    COOK 25 minutes mins
    TOTAL 35 minutes mins

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
    • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup crushed pork rinds (for the topping)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F.
    • Boil the cauliflower florets in part water/part chicken stock, until tender.  Drain and set aside.
    • Process pork rinds in the food processor, remove and set aside.  Add the cauliflower in the food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds.  Add the remaining ingredients (except for the pork rinds) and process until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour the mixture into a butter baking dish and top with the crushed pork rinds.  Bake for 15 minutes @ 375F.
    • Remove from the oven and raise the temperature to 425F.  Spray the top with an olive oil spray, and put back in the oven to bake an additional 10 minutes.
    • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Calories 251kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    251
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    13
    g
    81
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    14
    g
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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