Keto Cauliflower Bacon Cheese Mash

With cauliflower instead of potatoes, this keto-friendly mash features 3 sources of fat: bacon, cheese, and MCT oil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• sea salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil
• 0.5 pound bacon, diced
• 0.5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving grease in the skillet.

Step 2

Place cauliflower in a metal or silicone steamer basket inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add 1 cup water to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Drain cauliflower and transfer to a deep bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, butter, MCT oil, vinegar, and salt. Mix with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in diced bacon. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.