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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy, delicious Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes is an easy side dish. This low carb side is full of flavor with easy ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh cauliflower
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 Tablespoons butter divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- chives for topping
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets.
- Steam the cauliflower for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the liquid off the cauliflower.
- After draining, place the cauliflower back into the pot. Then add the cream cheese and 4 Tablespoons of the butter.
- Season with Salt and pepper.
- Mix with a hand mixer until the cauliflower is the consistency you prefer. Be careful not to overmix.
- Top with remaining butter and chives. Then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- This mashed cauliflower is best served fresh, but you can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
448mg
(19%)
Potassium
506mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
858IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 858IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.