Low-Carb Loaded Colcannon with Bacon & Cheddar: Enjoy Guilt-Free Comfort Food!
A delicious low-carb twist on the traditional Irish colcannon, loaded with bacon and cheddar for a guilt-free comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, riced
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by ricing the cauliflower using a food processor or grater.
- In a large pot, steam the riced cauliflower until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess moisture and return the cauliflower to the pot.
- Add the heavy cream, crumbled bacon, and half of the cheddar cheese to the pot.
- Mix well until everything is combined and heated through.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy your low-carb colcannon!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use a plant-based cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like kale or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg