Here’s a quick and easy way to create delicious mashed cauliflower.
Easier than mashed potatoes with less prep time and no peeling necessary, our mashed cauliflower recipe is light, creamy and smooth. Full-flavoured and creamy in every single mouthful, you won’t miss potatoes with this keto mashed cauliflower!
Course Delicious and Easy Side Dish Recipes to Complement Any Meal
Cuisine New Zealand
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
4cupsCauliflower florets
2TbspCream Cheesesoftened
2TbspOlive Oil
2tspminced garlic
Salt and Pepperto taste
Instructions
Boil cauliflower for 10-15 minutes, or until very soft.
Drain and transfer to a food processor together with the rest of the ingredients.
Pulse until smooth.
Serve hot.
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Notes
Important
Drain well. The MOST important step when making mashed cauliflower it to drain the cauliflower very well. Any extra water will make the cauliflower watery and unappetizing.
What Goes Good with Cauliflower Mash
Serve Cauliflower Mash with everything from your favourite Steak to Roast Chicken, Schnitzel to Meatloaf with Gravy.
Cauliflower Mash Recipe Variations
Our mashed cauliflower recipe uses simple ingredients. However, you can add your favourite ingredients to customise it to your tastes! For example;
Spring onion - Dice some spring onion into 6mm/¼ inch cubes, then saute (optional). Fold in after pulsing the other ingredients or just sprinkle on top when finished.
Parmesan - Simply stir in some Parmesan cheese.
Oil — You could substitute Olive oil with garlic or chili oils.
Herbs — Maybe add a pinch of dried thyme, rosemary and parsley, or mixed herbs.
Chives - Finely slice fresh Chives and add to pulsed ingredients.
Curry - Add a bit of Curry powder before pulsing. This adds a curry kick to the flavour.
Bacon - Chop and pan fry some bacon, Then fold it in to the pulsed ingredients. This will add yummy flavour and a bit of crunch.
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