{"id":3672,"date":"2023-11-11T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/personaltrainerfoodblog.com\/?p=3672"},"modified":"2026-01-26T22:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T04:32:55","slug":"loaded-mashed-cauliflower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/loaded-mashed-cauliflower\/","title":{"rendered":"Loaded Mashed Cauliflower"},"content":{"rendered":"

Impress your family with this Personal Trainer Food\u2013approved side dish!<\/p>\n

\"cauliflower<\/a>Personal Trainer Food Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n2 bags of Cauliflower or 8 – 10 ounces Cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized pieces<\/p>\n

Additional Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n1-2 tbsp Butter, melted
\n2-4 slices Bacon, cooked
\n1 small bunch Chives, chopped
\n\u00bd cup Shredded cheddar cheese
\nSalt & Pepper, to taste<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Heat Cauliflower in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag and place in a microwave-safe bowl.
    \nMash cauliflower with a potato masher or fork. Add butter, salt, and pepper and continue mashing until no large chunks remain.<\/li>\n
  2. Mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon. Microwave for 30s or until cheese melts.<\/li>\n
  3. Top with remaining cheese, chives, and bacon. Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    More Popular Low-Carb Holiday Recipes for You!<\/h3>\n

    Instead of Fattening Pies Try: Guilt-Free Apple Pie Filling<\/a>
    \n    Instead of High Carb Appetizers Try: Mini Quiche Egg Muffins<\/a>
    \n    Instead of Starchy Stuffing Try: These 4 Low-Carb Turkey Dressings<\/a>
    \n    Instead of Heavy Casseroles Try: Indulging in These Brussels Sprouts<\/a>
    \n    Instead of Alcohol Try: Festive Sugar-Free Mocktails<\/a>
    \n    If You ARE Having a Drink: Try These Low-Carb Alcohol Options Instead<\/a><\/p>\n

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    About the Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Amanda has two children under 4, works full time, and is engaged to be married. After having her second child, she constantly struggled getting any weight off and her weight crept up to 197 pounds. Before becoming a part of the Personal Trainer Food weight loss team, Amanda was selected and completed the Altered! competition. She lost 36 pounds in just 10 weeks with the REV program and 57 pounds and counting since starting her weight loss journey.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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