Try this Low Carb and Keto Friendly Twice Baked Cauliflower, you won’t miss mashed potatoes.

Twice Baked Cauliflower is the perfect side dish for when you are on a low carb or a keto diet. This twice baked cauliflower with bacon can taste a lot alike twice-baked potatoes.

I can’t tell you how many times I have made this Twice Baked Cauliflower lately, but it has been more times than I can count. I got the inspiration for this recipe from Kalyn, at Kalyn’s Kitchen. She is one amazing low carb food blogger. Everyone around me has been on a keto diet, and sometimes you just miss old favorites like mashed potatoes. I am not one for saying something tastes like something else, I want it to taste close. I really think you can turn cauliflower into a good substitute for mashed potatoes when you mix in a few more ingredients.

For this recipe, I steam the cauliflower, in the video, I show you how to do this with an Instant Pot. You can steam cauliflower in your favorite way, that may be with a steamer, or perhaps you will want to dig around in your pantry for the steamer insert that came with your pot and pan set.

How to make cauliflower creamy

For me the real secret in this recipe is overcooking the cauliflower. If you overcook it until it is soft, it will have the texture of potatoes without all of the carbs. So normally I steam vegetables for about 4 to 5 minutes in my pressure cooker, for this one, I steam 7 minutes when I want the cauliflower to be extra smooth and creamy.

What to mix in to Twice Baked Cauliflower

You can mix in a variety of cheeses, some chopped onions or chives, bacon, and you can play around with your spice and herb blends. I love a smoked cheese in here, it really adds something extra to the recipe.

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Twice Baked Cauliflower

Enjoy this low carb and keto friendly cauliflower dish that tastes just like twice baked potatoes. 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Cauliflower, Keto, Low Carb

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup sliced bacon cooked, divided use
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese divided use
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese optional

Instructions

1. Steam Cauliflower in until soft.  In the Instant Pot I recommend 7 minutes for super creamy cauliflower, and 5 minutes if you don't mind more texture.   Perform a quick release on your Instant Pot.

2. Place cauliflower into a large bowl, and add 2 tablespoons melted butter, sliced green onions, 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup bacon, sour cream, and cream cheese(if desired)

   
   

3. Mix with a blender until smooth.  Place in a 2-quart casserole dish and top with additional cheese and bacon. 

4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.  

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Twice Baked Cauliflower

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 292mg 12%

Potassium 501mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 12.3%

Vitamin C 83.5%

Calcium 27%

Iron 4.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 252 kcal