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Loaded Cauliflower Bites on white plate with sour cream
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Smashed Loaded Cauliflower Bites

Smashed Loaded Cauliflower Bites Recipe – topped with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, these bites are a nice low-carb alternative to smashed potatoes. Serve as a side dish or a snack, you’re going to love this recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, cheddar cheese, Smashed Loaded Cauliflower Bites
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of Cauliflower cut into florets (about 3 cups)
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tbsp. finely Chopped Chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook cauliflower until fork tender, about 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • Spread florets out in a single layer paper towels to allow to try to get all the water out of the cooked cauliflower.
  • Then move the cauliflower to the top of the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Using a potato masher, gently smash the cauliflower florets. If you don't have a potato masher, you can use the bottom of a juice glass.
  • Brush each cauliflower floret with a little bit of the oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the garlic powder. 
  • Then top each smashed cauliflower floret with about 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese and then a few pieces of the crumbled cooked bacon.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and crispy around the edges, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and chives on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g