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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes are an easy low-carb side dish recipe that tastes surprisingly like regular mashed potatoes!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower florets about 24 ounces or 1 large head
- 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk or milk of choice, plus additional as needed
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- chopped fresh chives optional for serving
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower and garlic in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover it. Add ¼ teaspoon of the salt, then bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil until the cauliflower is fork-tender, about 6 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower and garlic in a colander, shake them very dry, then transfer to a food processor fitted with a steel blade (or return to the pot and puree with an immersion blender—this is a little tricky but will do the job). Add the yogurt, milk, Parmesan, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Puree until the cauliflower is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. If it is thicker than you would like, add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or transfer to a heatproof bowl and keep warm over a pan of simmering water. Top with fresh chives.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate mashed cauliflower in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding splashes of milk as needed. You can also reheat this dish in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cauliflower mashed potatoes in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.