Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Creamy mashed cauliflower is undeniably delicious! It's simple to make and is such a great side dish for any dinner meal.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp half and half
- fresh parsley and butter for garnish
Instructions
- Use a Steamer with an insert and boil water. Once boiling, add the cauliflower florets. Steam for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- while the cauliflower is steaming heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook for just a few minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the steamed cauliflower, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to grind it all together.
- Transfer the ground cauliflower mixture to a food processor. Add the half and half and puree until it's the desired consistency that you like.
- Add any salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parley and butter if you wish.
- If needed, reheat on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 46.4mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 0.4mg
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