Mashed Cauliflower

Name: Mashed Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium heads cauliflower, florets removed; 6 oz Cream Cheese, softened; 0.333 cup Milk; Kosher Salt; Ground Black Pepper, freshly; Chives, freshly chopped for garnish; Butter, for serving

This cauliflower mash recipe is the perfect low-carb substitute to mashed potatoes. The secret to making steamed cauliflower smooth and creamy? Cream cheese!

Brooke1999

Prep5 min

Cook20 min

Total25 min

Servings8

Difficultymedium

Sides

Ingredients

2 mediumheads cauliflower, florets removed
6 ozCream Cheese, softened
⅓ cupMilk
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper, freshly
Chives, freshly chopped for garnish
Butter, for serving

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain well, pressing with paper towels or a clean dish towel to remove as much excess water as possible.
2
Return to pot and mash cauliflower with a potato masher until smooth and no large chunks remain.
3
Stir in cream cheese and milk and season with salt and pepper and mash until completely combined and creamy. (Add a couple tablespoons more milk until you reach desired consistency.)
4
Garnish with chives, season with more pepper, and top with a pat of butter.