Low Carb Twice Baked "Fauxtato" (Turnip)
A low carb version of the classic twice baked potato. A baked turnip stuffed with bacon, cheese, sour cream, roasted garlic, and baked again until the cheese is melted
Equipment
- Aluminium Foil
- Baking sheet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spoon
Ingredients
Baked Turnip
- 4 large turnips tip and tail removed
- oil/butter/ghee
- salt and pepper
The Filling & Toppings
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 2 stalks green onion diced
- 3 cloves roasted garlic minced fresh garlic will work
- 6 tbsp cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 strips bacon cooked & crumbled
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F
- Top and tail each of the turnips, coat in oil and liberally apply salt and pepper. Wrap each turnip in aluminium foil and bake straight on oven rack for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until fork tender all the way through, remove at set aside to cool, you can also prepare this the day before and let it cool in the fridge overnight
- After turnips have cooled, use a spoon to scrape out the turnip meat inside leaving a thin layer on the skin, you should know have a hollowed out baked turnip and a bowl of turnip meat
- Add to mixing bowl: turnip meat as well as the sour cream, green onion, garlic, cheddar, and bacon. (Set some cheese, bacon, and green onion for topping). Use a fork to mash mixture together until smooth like slightly lumpy mashed potatoes
- Spoon the mixture into each of the emptied turnip skins and top with bacon, cheese, and green onion. Return to oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted
- Serve garnished with sour cream, crumbed bacon, and green onion, Enjoy!
Notes
To determine the doneness of the turnips, insert a fork. If there is little resistance the turnip is ready.
The Fillings & Toppings: This is where you can really experiment and get creative. Try out and bunch of different combos and see which is your favourite.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 9.3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gCalcium: 140mgSugar Alcohols: 0.1gNet Carbs: 7.9g
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