What to do when you love carbs but they don't love you? The answer is clever substitutions and easy keto recipes. This mashed cauliflower recipe creates a side dish that is very close to real mashed potatoes and is delicious in its own right. In fact, we make them even when we're not watching our carbs.
Since I first tried that very basic mashed cauliflower recipe years ago, I have been playing around with it by adding different ingredients. This cheesy variation is probably our favorite. While you're here, don't forget to check out our Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice and our Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower Recipe .
What kicks this recipe up a notch is the addition of Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and garlic. Yum! This recipe is super easy to make with two important items - {affiliate links} a steamer insert and a food processor.
In just a matter of minutes you have this beautiful, creamy mashed cauliflower.
Use this whenever you would use mashed potatoes. We have served it with steak and it pairs perfectly!
Anytime I have made mashed cauliflower, I've noticed that it cools off very quickly. Probably because of the cold ingredients you are mixing into the hot cauliflower. If you serve this right away, it is not an issue. If you don't, you will probably want to warm it in the microwave for a minute or two before serving. Either way, it tastes great!
If carbs don't love you, don't fret thanks to this mashed cauliflower recipe. Just make some clever substitutions and you'll be saying "carbs who?"
FAQs For Mashed Cauliflower
A food processor works best for that ultra-smooth, creamy texture. A potato masher can work too if you like it a little chunkier.
Yep. You can make it in advance and store it in the fridge. Just reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave and give it a good stir before serving.
It's similar, but not identical. Mashed cauliflower has a lighter texture and a slightly different flavor. That said, it's creamy, comforting, and totally satisfying-especially with butter and cheese added in.
📖 Recipe
Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 4 cloves of garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoon cream cheese
- ½ cup whole cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and cut head of cauliflower into florets.
- Boil water and place cauliflower and garlic cloves in a steamer basket on top.
- Steam for 10-15 minutes until the cauliflower can be easily pierced by a fork.
- Transfer steamed cauliflower and garlic to a food processor and add butter, Parmesan, cream cheese, cream, salt and pepper.
- Blend until creamy and serve right away.
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