Loaded Fauxtato Skins

When it comes to putting on a party, or indulging in a little comfort food, nothing hits quite like loaded potato skins, and as keen cooks of keto recipes, loaded Fauxtato Skins are sure to hit the spot.

With all the flavor of the classic potato skins, and without the carbs, Loaded Fauxtato Skins are a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional potato skins. They can be made with a variety of fillings, including bacon, cheese, and even vegetables.

They are easy to make and offer endless possibilities for creative recipes. Whether you’re looking for an appetizer or side dish that won’t break the carb bank, loaded fauxtato skins are an excellent choice. Read on to learn how to make these tasty treats!

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower
• 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese
• 4 slices of bacon, diced
• 1 egg
• 1 cube butter
• 1/4 cup of sliced chives
• 8 tblsp sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make our Loaded Fauxtato Skins

The first step is gather all necessary ingredients and to preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

To begin making your Loaded Fauxtato Skins, we begin by cooking the cauliflower (or rutabagas are a suitable option too). Other than the taste, either vegetable will be suitable for this recipe. Today we are using cauliflower. The two vegetables cook differently, so making sure you follow the cooking instructions for each one.

To cook the cauliflower, we cut it into florets and boil them in lightly salted water for 10 minutes.

While the cauliflower is cooking, you then want to take a large muffin tray and line the inside of each muffin cup with olive oil or non stick spray. This will ensure that the skins don’t stick when it comes time to remove them.

(If you want to make your loaded fauxtato skins extra special, you can line each muffin cup with a with a slice of bacon. This will give your loaded fauxtato skins a nice crunchy texture and extra flavor.)

Once the cauliflower is cooked, we drain and let it cool slightly before transferring it to a food processor. At this point you want to add your egg, butter, 2 tblsp of sour cream, 1/2 cup of your shredded cheese and salt and pepper. You then want to puree the cauliflower and ingredients until it’s smooth.

Once you have your cauliflower puree, take your muffin tray and fill each muffin cup about three quarters full with the mixture. This will yield approximately 8 portions. Once you have split the mixture evenly amongst the muffin tin, use a spoon to press down in the middle of each to create a small well which will make room for all our toppings later on.

Now you want to bake them in your oven for 35-40 minutes to dry out any excess moisture and create the crispy “skins”. While it is baking, take your diced bacon and fry it in 1 tblsp of oil. Once the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan and drain on some paper towel.

Once your Loaded Fauxtato Skins are done baking, you want to take them out and carefully remove them from the muffin tray. You may need to use a knife to carefully pry the skins out of the tray as they are likely to stick.

Once you have your skins out, it’s now time to load them up with all of our tasty toppings! The possibilities here are endless. For this recipe, we’re using the classic bacon, chives and a dollop of sour cream on top. We also added a sprinkle of remaining shredded cheese for good measure!

As an optional final step, you could return your loaded fauxtato skins back into the oven for 2-3 minutes just to melt the cheese on top. If you choose to do this, wait to put your sour cream and chives toppings on until after you have melted the cheese.

And that’s it, your Loaded Fauxtato Skins are now ready to be served. Enjoy as either an appetizer or side dish and get ready to experience all the delicious flavors without any of the guilt or carbs!

You can also get creative with your fauxtato skins by adding different ingredients to fit your taste. Some ideas include chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, diced bell peppers or even sour cream or plain yogurt as a topping. The sky is the limit when it comes to customizing your loaded fauxtato skins!

Bon Appetit!