Description
This creamy mashed cauliflower recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small same-size flowerets
- 2 tsp. minced garlic or 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1 – 2 T half and half or cream (if needed)
- 4 T grated Parmesan cheese (more or less to taste)
- 4 T goat cheese (more or less to taste)
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 pat of butter to add when serving, optional
Instructions
- Put cauliflower in a pan with enough water to cover, and add garlic and a small amount of salt.
- Let cauliflower come to a boil, then lower heat and cook 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is very soft.
- Remove from heat and drain very well. (I let it drain nearly 5 minutes in a colander. Don’t skip this step or the finished dish will be a bit watery.)
- While cauliflower cooks measure out the grated Parmesan and goat cheese.
- When cauliflower is well drained, if you like a slightly chunky texture mash it in the pan you cooked it in with a potato masher and finish with a hand mixer. If you want a smoother texture, puree in the pan with an immersion blender or put it into into a food processor and puree.
- Most of the time there will be enough water left on the cauliflower so you won’t need to add liquid, but if it seems too thick add a bit of half and half or cream.
- If you added cauliflower to a food processor, put it back into the pan you cooked it in. Turn heat on very low. Heat 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly so it does not stick to the bottom.
- Then stir in the Parmesan and goat cheese, stir to mix in the cheeses, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a pat of butter to melt on top if desired.
Notes
- This dish is a great low-carb alternative and can be customized with various cheeses or seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg