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This low-carb and keto-friendly Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is made with the same fixings as a loaded baked potato! Easy, cheesy and delicious!

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This Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is one of our new favorite side dishes to make! The first time I made this I knew I would be hooked. I can’t believe how much these actually taste like the real deal- twice baked potatoes. Making this once a week still isn’t enough in our home!

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Did I mention this takes less than 30 minutes to make? It can get even easier if you cook the cauliflower and bacon the day before!

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If you love twice-baked potatoes with all the fixings, you will love this. You will love this more because this dish is low in carbs and keto friendly

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This cauliflower bake is incredibly creamy, cheesy and and has all of your favorite flavors you get in luscious twice-baked potatoes or a loaded baked potato. You can enjoy this hearty side dish even on a busy weeknight since it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

My favorite additions to add to my baked potato is sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives. I omitted the butter because this bake is so creamy already it wasn’t necessary. It’s hard to believe this is healthy and delicious at the same time.

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QUICK TIPS FOR THIS DELICIOUS SIDE DISH

  • If you want your cauliflower bake to be extra fluffy, be sure the steamed cauliflower is pureed in a food processor with minimal lumps. The smoother the cauliflower puree, the fluffier!
  • You can prep the cauliflower the day before to save a few minutes! Time is always of the essence so I love taking advantage of any time-saving tips!
  • The best and quickest way to cook the bacon is to bake it in the oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the uncooked bacon in a single layer diagonally on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on how crispy you like your bacon. We like ours extra crispy!
  • You can swap out the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt. They are very similar in texture and flavor

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS LOADED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BAKE

  • Cauliflower
  • Milk or whipping cream: this makes the potatoes extra creamy
  • Sour cream
  • Bacon
  • Chives
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Garlic
  • Salt + pepper

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Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

This Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is made with the same fixings as a loaded baked potato except this is low carb and has all the same flavors!
3.13 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (you can also use plain Greek yogurt)
  • 3-4 slices cooked bacon; plus a little extra for the topping crumbled or chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh chives; plus a little extra to garnish finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; plus a little extra for the topping
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam for 7-8 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower in a colander and add to a food processor (if you do not have a food processor you can use a potato masher). Add the milk or heavy whipping cream to the food processor and puree for 2-3 minutes until smooth, it is ok if there are a few lumps in the cauliflower puree. The less lumps, the fluffier this bake will be.
  • Add the pureed cauliflower to a large bowl and mix in the sour cream, crumbled bacon, chives, shredded cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined
  • Add the cauliflower mixture to a 8 x 8 inch casserole or baking dish. Optional, top with extra shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chives and enjoy!
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Notes

*You can prep the cauliflower the day before to save a few minutes! Time is always of the essence so I love taking advantage of any time-saving tips! 
**The best and quickest way to cook the bacon is to bake it in the oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the uncooked bacon in a single layer diagonally on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on how crispy you like your bacon.

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