BACON AND SMOKED GOUDA CAULIFLOWER MASH (LOW CARB AND GLUTEN FREE)

Bacon and Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Mash (Low Carb and Gluten Free) image

Silky, smoky, bacony perfection - your family will request this low-carb and gluten-free side dish recipe over and over again!

Provided by Jlynnbrink

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Mashed

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
4 cups cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
Combine cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder in a pot; bring to a boil. Cook until cauliflower is soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
Transfer cauliflower mixture carefully to a food processor. Add crumbled bacon and smoked Gouda cheese; blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 643.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g