Loaded Cauliflower (low carb, keto) ?

            couple of weeks ago I brought you lovely people one of my favorite recipes for mashed cauliflower with celery root and talked about how cauliflower is the unsung hero of the low carb world. We use it for almost everything, don't we?

I know that I've personally roasted cauliflower with bacon and green onions as a side and have pureed it to add body to cream soups, like this sublime cream of celery soup. I've also seasoned it with exotic Indian spices as in this wonderful vegetable masala and this hearty beef curry. One of my favorite ways to enjoy cauliflower is as cauliflower fritters that I like to use under my poached eggs. 

Yum!

Even mainstream bloggers have discovered cauliflower and are making great cauliflower pizzas like this one from Kevin at Closet Cooking. And Lisa from Low Carb Yum uses cauliflower in some of her desserts – chocolate pudding anyone? Or how about this buttery cauliflower pilaf?

You can see that cauliflower can be used for almost any dish. But you, my low carb friends, already know this. You've been cauliflower ninjas for years!

For me, sometimes it's the more simple recipes that hit home – like this loaded cauliflower mash. It's the ultimate in comfort food. If you were one who enjoyed ordering loaded potato skins at Friday's after work or preferred a loaded baked potato with your steak, this recipe will take you back to the days. At least, it did me!

And those who loved twice-baked potatoes need not mourn an old favorite because this healthy low carb cauliflower tastes so good, I could have called it twice bake

d cauliflower casserole!

The trick to getting a fluffier cauliflower mash is to steam instead of boil. Then make sure to let it sit uncovered for a minute to release some moisture, then drain well before putting it in the food processor. Lastly, add the ingredients that make it taste great – like sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives and bacon. That's it.  Easy, cheesy and delicious.

Oh, and my kids couldn't get enough. These are die hard mashed potato haters! This healthy loaded cauliflower was a hit in their book and a win for me!