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These loaded smashed cauliflower bites are a nice alternative to smashed potatoes. Add all your favorite toppings for a fun snack or side dish.

Loaded Smashed Cauliflower Bites

These loaded smashed cauliflower bites are a nice alternative low carb to smashed potatoes. Add all your favorite toppings for a fun snack or side dish. (3.2g net carbs per serving)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower florets
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded or more
  • 2 Tablespoons chives chopped
  • 4 pieces of bacon crumbed
  • salt and pepper
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Cut your cauliflower into florets.
  2. Add the florets to a big pot of water and boil until the cauliflower is fork tender but not mushy. About 15 minutes.
  3. Strain the cauliflower and place on a sprayed cookie sheet.
  4. Take a potato masher and mash each piece just enough to flatten it a bit.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle your cheese all over the cauliflower and then place under the broiler for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Make sure they don't burn.
  7. Top with chives and crumbled bacon.
  8. Can top with what ever your like and serve with sour cream.
  9. Cook cauliflower for 15 minutes
  10. set under broiler for 5-10