Mashed Cauliflower

19 mins
Serves 1
https://cooklikelauren.com/healthy/mashed-cauliflower/

Directions

  1. 1Wash and cut cauliflower into florets.
  2. 2Wash and cut cauliflower into florets.
  3. 3Wash and cut cauliflower into florets.
  4. 4Peel 3 cloves of garlic.
  5. 5Peel 3 cloves of garlic.
  6. 6Peel 3 cloves of garlic.
  7. 7Add cauliflower and garlic to a pot of boiling water.
  8. 8Add cauliflower and garlic to a pot of boiling water.
  9. 9Add cauliflower and garlic to a pot of boiling water.
  10. 10When the water reaches a boil again, set a timer for 7 minutes.
  11. 11When the water reaches a boil again, set a timer for 7 minutes.
  12. 12When the water reaches a boil again, set a timer for 7 minutes.
  13. 13Strain the cauliflower and garlic.
  14. 14Strain the cauliflower and garlic.
  15. 15Strain the cauliflower and garlic.
  16. 16Add them back to the pot set over medium heat.
  17. 17Add them back to the pot set over medium heat.
  18. 18Add them back to the pot set over medium heat.
  19. 19Cook until the residual water cooks all the way out of the cauliflower, stirring often.
  20. 20Cook until the residual water cooks all the way out of the cauliflower, stirring often.
  21. 21Cook until the residual water cooks all the way out of the cauliflower, stirring often.
  22. 22Add 1 tsp salt to the cauliflower to help pull the water out during this process (which takes about 10-12 minutes).
  23. 23Add 1 tsp salt to the cauliflower to help pull the water out during this process (which takes about 10-12 minutes).
  24. 24Add 1 tsp salt to the cauliflower to help pull the water out during this process (which takes about 10-12 minutes).
  25. 25Once there is no more water in the pot and the cauliflower starts to barely brown and stick to the pot, remove and add to a food processor.
  26. 26Once there is no more water in the pot and the cauliflower starts to barely brown and stick to the pot, remove and add to a food processor.
  27. 27Once there is no more water in the pot and the cauliflower starts to barely brown and stick to the pot, remove and add to a food processor.
  28. 28To the food processor, add cream cheese, butter, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
  29. 29To the food processor, add cream cheese, butter, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
  30. 30To the food processor, add cream cheese, butter, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
  31. 31Blend until smooth.
  32. 32Blend until smooth.
  33. 33Blend until smooth.
  34. 34Taste and add more salt if needed.
  35. 35Taste and add more salt if needed.
  36. 36Taste and add more salt if needed.

Ingredients

  • 2 heads small to medium heads of cauliflower
  • 2 heads small to medium heads of cauliflower
  • 2 heads small to medium heads of cauliflower
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic
  • 2 oz cream cheese (I use reduced fat)
  • 2 oz cream cheese (I use reduced fat)
  • 2 oz cream cheese (I use reduced fat)
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese (grated cheese)
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese (grated cheese)
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese (grated cheese)
  • 1.5 tsp salt (divided)
  • 1.5 tsp salt (divided)
  • 1.5 tsp salt (divided)
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper

Equipment

potfood processor

Tips

  • Cook ALL the water out of the florets after boiling to achieve a rich and creamy texture. This process can take 10-12 minutes.
  • Salting the cauliflower helps pull water out during the drying process.
  • Using a food processor allows blending with cold cream cheese and butter, as their heat combined with the cauliflower's heat will make it smooth.