This mashed cauliflower potatoes recipe is an easy side dish recipe with great flavor that will satisfy even the the heartiest mashed fan! It is a great recipe to add to the dinner table as an alternative for mashed potatoes
Cauliflower has a mild flavor and smooth texture when cooked and pureed, very similar to potatoes. However, it has half the calories of potatoes and is an anti-inflammatory low carb food that is a good source of vitamin C.
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❤️ Why you'll love it
✔️ It is pure comfort foods made with simple ingredients with a flavorful outcome!
✔️ This easy mashed cauliflower potatoes recipe is versatile and excellent stand in for starchy mashed potatoes and rice in many recipes.
✔️ Keto cauliflower mash will become a go low carb recipe the whole family will love!
🥘 Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower cut into cauliflower florets, these will be steamed and processed.
Garlic cloves and butter are used to add flavor. Be sure the butter is unsalted. If not, then be sure to taste test it before adding any salt.
Heavy Cream, adds a creamy body to the mashed cauliflower and extra fat for those following keto.
Parmesan Cheese, to add a little cheesy flavor. When shopping for parmesan, be sure the ingredients include vegetable rennet, not animal rennet if you want this to be a vegetarian or vegan dish.
Fresh chives, because garlic and chives are a perfect match for mashed potatoes and cauliflower!
Salt and black pepper, for seasoning the finished product (optional).
🔪 Instructions
- Place the cauliflower and garlic in the microwave steamer and cook on high for 8 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork tender. Drain the water from the steamer and let cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before proceeding.
- Transfer the cooked cauliflower and garlic to a food processor bowl. Add the butter, 2 tablespoon chopped chives, salt, and pepper to the steamed cauliflower and process for 30 seconds.
- Gradually pour the heavy cream into the food processor while continuing to process for 1 minute, until the cauliflower puree is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a large bowl for serving. Top with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the remaining chives.
🥄 Equipment
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Microwave steamer, I love to use one like this one.
Food Processor, I use this one and it is very affordable.
Silicone spatulas, for scraping down the sides of the food processor. I love these!
Sharp knife to cut the cauliflower.
🥫Storage
Story leftover mashed cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days and in the freezer up to 3 months. Reheat on medium power in the microwave until warm or place in a small saucepan over low heat with a tablespoon of water.
📖 Variations
- To reduce the amount of fat in the recipe, substitute nonfat greek yogurt or low fat sour cream for the heavy cream.
- Use a combination of your favorite fresh herbs in place of the chives. Good choices are rosemary, oregano, basil, or parsley.
- Substitute a shredded sharp cheddar or gouda cheese for the parmesan.
- Green onions can substitute for fresh chives, use the green part only.
💭 Tips
- Microwaving the cauliflower is the easiest, less messy way to cook the cauliflower. I highly recommend using this cooking method.
- Be sure the butter and heavy cream are at room temperature.
- Buy the brick of parmesan cheese and shred it yourself. The dried parmesan cheese does not give the same result as fresh parmesan.
- If you don't have a food processor, a hand held potato masher or immersion blender can be used instead. The end result will be a bit chunkier of a mashed cauliflower.
📚 Related Recipes
Air Fryer Cauliflower with Sweet Chili Sauce is a quick, easy, delicious side dish or appetizer.
Keto Potato Salad is another delicious cauliflower recipe.
Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives is the best recipe for the real thing.
🍽 Serve with...
This Cauliflower Mash recipe is a great side dish to any of your favorite proteins and is a delicious addition to the dinner table and special occasions.
🏫 The last word
Mashed cauliflower makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes because of it's mild flavor and smooth texture when cooked and pureed. It has half the calories of potatoes and is an anti-inflammatory low carb food that is a good source of vitamin C.
This recipe can also be made vegan by using a plant based butter, cashew milk or tofu cream cheese in place the heavy cream.
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📖 Recipe
Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Chives
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower , cut into florets
- 4 large garlic cloves , peeled
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter , divided
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese , shredded
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives , divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt , optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper , optional
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower and garlic in the microwave steamer and cook on high for 8 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork tender. Drain the water from the steamer and let cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before proceeding.
- Transfer the cooked cauliflower and garlic to a food processor bowl. Add the butter, 2 tablespoon chopped chives, salt, and pepper to the steamed cauliflower and process for 30 seconds.
- Gradually pour the heavy cream into the food processor while continuing to process for 1 minute, until the cauliflower puree is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a large bowl for serving. Top with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the remaining chives.
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