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Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Buttery, fluffy and garlicky cauliflower mashed "potatoes" is a carb-lovers dream come true! This delicious mashed cauliflower is loaded with garlic, butter, parmesan, and cream cheese! It's KETO friendly and is a great alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower or 16 oz bag frozen cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese or heavy whipping cream or sour cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and cut cauliflower into florets. Steam or blanch cauliflower for 10 minutes or until the fork-tender and soft. Remove from heat and drain well.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, heat butter over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Add the garlic and Sautee for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic fragrant and begins to turn golden.
- Remove from heat and add to a large food processor along with cooked cauliflower, parmesan, and cream cheese. Season with a dash of salt and pepper, to taste.
- Blend until the cauliflower is smooth and resembles the texture of mashed potatoes. Alternatively, mash with a masher until it looks like mashed potatoes.
- Serve with pats of butter and herbs of choice.
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Notes
- To make vegan: use vegan cream cheese or coconut cream in place of the cream cheese.
- To steam in microwave: Place florets in a microwave-safe dish, add water to fill the bottom of the dish and lightly cover with a plate, parchment paper, or plastic wrap for 8-10 minutes or until fork tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving (1/4 the recipe)
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
282IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (1/4 the recipe) | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 282IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.