How to Make Keto Cauliflower Bacon Cheese Mash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and low-carb side dish to accompany your favorite keto meal? Look no further than this Keto Cauliflower Bacon Cheese Mash. This creamy and savory mash is loaded with flavor and is the perfect comfort food for those following a ketogenic diet.

This recipe is a wonderful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, as it is made with cauliflower instead. Not only does it have a similar texture to mashed potatoes, but it is also packed with nutrients and is lower in ca...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound bacon, diced
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • sea salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving grease in the skillet.
  • Place cauliflower in a metal or silicone steamer basket inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add 1 cup water to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Drain cauliflower and transfer to a deep bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, butter, MCT oil, vinegar, and salt. Mix with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in diced bacon. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 878mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 97mg
    • Calcium: 274mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 771mg