About
Mushroom caps are filled with a roasted cauliflower mashed ‘potato’ that is then topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese. This recipe is an excellent hot lunch or a yummy main meal. It can be paired with a salad to remain low carb, or you can choose an animal protein to go along with the stuffed mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cauliflower, raw
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 slice – 6" long bacon, pork
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1 clove garlic, fresh
- ½ tablespoon whipping cream, extra heavy/gourmet, not whipped
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 6 ounce portabella mushrooms, raw
- 4 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¼ cup, shredded cheddar cheese, natural
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and toss with the olive oil. Arrange across either a seasoned sheet tray or a tray lined with parchment paper. Bake the tray for 35-40 minutes, tossing the cauliflower halfway through.
- While the cauliflower is baking, cook the bacon to a crisp. Once the bacon has cooled, chop into small bits and set aside.
- When the cauliflower is done, transfer to a food processor. Pulse until blended to a firm mash with the salt, pepper, garlic clove, heavy cream, and butter.
- Turn your oven’s heat down to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 large portabella mushroom caps by scraping out the dark brown underside with a spoon. Be gentle so as not to break through the edges of the mushrooms. Pour 2 teaspoons of the second amount of olive oil on a seasoned sheet tray. Place the mushroom caps upside down in the oil. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the mushroom caps, followed by the remaining salt, pepper, and italian seasoning.
- Scoop your mashed cauliflower into each mushroom cap. Press the mash down gently so it fills the caps. Top off with about ⅛ cup of cheese over each portion, followed by the equivalent of 1 piece of bacon.
- Set the tray in the oven to bake for 12-15 minutes – until the mushrooms collapse in the oil and the cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 378.5kcal/1583.6kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 34.4g (per serving)
- Carbs: 10.6g (per serving)
- Protein: 10.3g (per serving)