This keto bacon and smoked gouda cauliflower puree is the only low carb cauliflower mash recipe you’ll ever need. Like, all others need not apply. It’s just THAT GOOD.
This keto bacon and smoked gouda cauliflower puree is so amazing, that even though after tasting it I immediately wanted to hide in the closet with a giant spoon rather than waste time taking photos of it, my conscience wouldn’t allow me NOT to share it with you TONIGHT!
What is this ambrosia of which I speak? It’s so simple, yet so sublime, and like many of my favorites, born of a desperate desire for something tasty for dinner – cobbled together quickly and with whatever I have on hand.
I started with a batch of of the “Better than Potatoes” Cheesy Cauliflower Puree, and then I added a few of slices of cooked bacon, and a chunk of Smoked Gouda cheese. I pureed until smooth and heated it in the microwave for another minute – then topped it with a decadent pat of butter and some more kosher salt.
It’s silky, smoky, bacony perfection in every bite!
So much better than even your wildest imagination could…er…imagine.
In addition to solving my what’s for dinner dilemma (for the rest of my life) this bacon and smoked gouda cauliflower puree recipe has also caused me to have an epiphany. Dear friends, I have been looking at my family situation all wrong!
You see, it used to upset me that Mr. Hungry and Hungry Jr. were immune to the joys of cauliflower. Despite my repeated attempts to lure them over to the cauliflower fan club, they have thus far remained unconvinced of it’s virtues.
This recipe made me realize that MY LIFE IS PERFECT AS IT IS! I first tasted this and thought, “I bet they would actually LIKE this one,” which was immediately followed by “but then I would have to SHARE it, and that would JUST.NOT.DO.”
So I slunk into my office with my still steaming bowl – where I sit now, writing this post and taking intermittent bites, all while keeping an eye on the door to make sure nobody comes wandering in looking for a life-altering taste!
Oh don’t feel too bad for the guys – I’ll share a batch with them…. eventually….
Meanwhile, I’ll be stocking up on Smoked Gouda and cauliflower like a maniac (my freezer is already full of bacon of course!) Your local Costco is out of Smoked Gouda? Sorry, that was me.
So get thee some Smoked Gouda (while you still can), a head of cauliflower, and some bacon, then put this amazing keto cauliflower puree together ASAP!
If your family already likes cauliflower, my sage advice to you is:
a) HIDE, or b) Make A LOT!
Now I’m off to get back to this week’s Keto Menu Plan – which will, you guessed it, feature this steaming bowl of deliciousness! In fact, I might just put it down for breakfast, lunch, and dinner EVERY SINGLE DAY. (Wow, that would actually make my night go a lot faster….) Ok, I won’t really, but it would be AWESOME if I DID!
In fact I guarantee that after you taste this bacon and smoked gouda cauliflower puree recipe, you’ll wish I had! ;)
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Bacon & Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Puree
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Silky, smoky, bacony perfection – your family will request this low carb cauliflower mash recipe over and over again!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices of cooked bacon
- 1/3 cup shredded Smoked Gouda cheese
- additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a microwave safe dish.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes. Check it with a fork and make sure it’s very soft – if not, keep microwaving at 2 minutes at a time until it is tender enough to blend smoothly. This could take up to 18 minutes if your microwave isn’t super powerful.
- Transfer the cauliflower and liquid to a magic bullet or food processor.
- Add the bacon and Smoked Gouda.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: keto side dishes
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 282
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 6g net
- Protein: 12g
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Pat says
hello..i want to try this but i dont have a bullet or processer…what else can i use? help please
Barefootcookingirl says
Help, I’ve fallen over and can’t get up! Dang! Yum! I just had smoked gouda at whole foods just the other day after years of swearing off it from a bad childhood food incident. Making this into cauli mash with Bacon? OMGOSH! Can’t wait to make it into some sort or cauli tot II with the leftovers (believe it or not there was a bit left :)
Yum and yum and yum! Thanks for this!
Brenda the barefootcookingirl
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you liked it too! I started to wonder if I overemphasized how awesome it was – like maybe I was just REALLY HUNGRY when I made it ya know? Then I had it again and was like NOPE, IT’S STILL AMAZING!!!!!! ha ha! Thanks for validating me! ;)
Kim Beaulieu says
You complete me. And stuff.
Bring me a bowl when we meet. M’kay.
Ashlee Breland says
I just made this for a quick dinner, and it is literally the best thing I’ve eaten since I started keto in January. I’m dying with happiness. I can’t even make a dent in the batch I made, though — how would you suggest saving this? Will it be okay to eat for lunch tomorrow if I store in my fridge? Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Nancy Munroe says
This looks so good. I am trying to pin to Pinterest and keep getting an error. Just thought you would want to know.
Rachel says
Holy crap, you were not kidding! My life is changed.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I know, RIGHT???
Aaliya says
Oh wow…..I just made this today and it is better than I ever expected! I had no trouble at all. I had to take my Ninja off a few times and give it a good shake but it was no problem. After reading other posts about dryness, I covered my bowl with a plate while microwaving and stirred after every 5 minute round. Perfect! Thank you!
movita beaucoup says
This sounds freaking amazing. Also, bacon. ‘Nuff said.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Can’t go wrong with bacon – works every time!
Kerry says
I made these these Friday night, and everyone enjoyed them. The 3 seventeen year old guys even went back for seconds! This morning I morphed the left overs into fauxtatoe pancakes. So yummy!! Thanks the recipes and inspiration!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Loving your breakfast idea, totally stealing that for next time! I’ll have to make a triple batch though or there won’t BE any leftovers! ha ha!
Malainie says
You said you started with your cheesy cauliflower puree and added the smoked Gouda and bacon. Is that reflected in your recipe? I’m a bit confused.
Liette says
MMMMMM, I cannot WAIT to try this!!! My hubby and I are starting week 4, but I can’t wait another 6 weeks….