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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Sherri says
Great recipe. We are having to go low carb due to diabetes. I keep looking for recipes that my husband will eat as he is hard to feed vegis and potatoes are just to much.
Made this for our dinner tonight and in place of the butter I used cream cheese and I also boiled the cauliflower in vegetable broth until tender and microwaved less time.
Sarah says
This was pretty good… it was a bit rich though. I will make it again but next time use a little less garlic powder
Leigh says
I’ve made this 3 times already – it’s becoming a favorite quick go-to for me! Love that I can whip up a single serving quickly and easily.
Buttoni says
OMG I absolutely HAVE to try this! You had me at Smoked Gouda.
Debra Shockley says
I made these tonight. Hubby loved them! I liked them but I guess i am not a fan of smoked flavor. At first I thought they tasted very salty, but determined it was the smoked tasted. Do you think these would be good with any other cheese?
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe and the others!
Leah says
I’m not crazy over too much smoked gouda flavor either. I mix it up and sometimes I use half smoked gouda and half white cheddar, and at other times I use all white cheddar. I’ve even used smoked gouda, white cheddar, and a little whipped cream cheese; this keeps the richness but makes it a little less heavy. I have only used all smoked gouda once or twice and it was not my favorite, although the overall recipe ROCKS!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
The smoke flavor can be a bit much if you aren’t a fan Debra – no worries, you can sub in any cheese really! My favorites are Dubliner Irish Cheddar, but any sharp cheddar will do!
Diane says
Made this last week–awesome dish!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Diane, this is still one of my faves!!!
Kristina says
Hi! I’d love to make this for dinner tonight with our salmon! Any suggestions for cooking the cauliflower other than the microwave? Thanks!
Kim says
On day 42 of what started as Atkins induction and has morphed into Keto. Down 25 lbs so far and was starting to crack, but your amazing recipes have me so excited! Made fettuccine Alfredo last night and this bacon and smoked Gouda mash tonight. What diet? I am dead and gone to heaven!
Buying the bundle of book and magazines so I can take you with me wherever I go.
Seraphina says
I LOVE cauliflower. Can’t wait to try this :D
Lisa says
I made this for dinner last night and OMGoshhh! This was amazingly delish… thank you so much for sharing!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you liked it Lisa! I haven’t made it in awhile and I think it’s high time I did – forgot how delicious it was, thanks for reminding me! :)