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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

This creamy mashed cauliflower is seasoned with butter, garlic, and parmesan. It's ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower head medium, trimmed, 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter soft
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated, not shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Wash the cauliflower, towel dry, trim the outer leaves, and cut it into florets or chunks.
  2. Place the cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the bowl, cover it with a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on high for about 10 minutes, until very tender.
  3. Meanwhile, place the butter, garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper in your food processor's bowl. 
  4. When the cauliflower is cooked, carefully drain it (the bowl and plate will be hot, and steam will escape) and transfer it to the food processor.
  5. Process until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping once or twice to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • It's perfectly acceptable to use frozen cauliflower florets in this recipe. The instructions are the same as using fresh cauliflower. 
  • Don't undercook the cauliflower. For this recipe, you want it to be very soft, not tender-crisp. 
  • Drain the cauliflower well after steaming it. The less water it contains, the thicker the mash will be.
  • Make sure you add dry-grated parmesan. Its texture nicely thickens the mash.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Gently reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 103kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 407mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.