This Mashed Cauliflower recipe is delicious, flavorful, and a great alternative to mashed potatoes! You can get this mashed cauliflower on the table in 20 minutes or less!
If you’re looking for a velvety consistency like mashed potatoes when making this recipe, then I suggest running the mash through a food processor or using an immersion blender before serving.
How To Make Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”:
- First, separate the cauliflower into florets and finely chop the core.
- Next, simmer broth in a pot and then add the cauliflower and cover then reduce the heat to medium cooking for about 12-15 minutes.
- Then, drain the liquid and add the milk, cream cheese, and garlic.
- Finally, mash until desired consistency is reached and season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Note:
- This recipe doubles nicely, just make sure you use a large pot and increase the cooking time by about 5-10 minutes.
More Side Dishes:
These Skillet Green Beans are easy to make, plus the flavor variations are endless! Instead of potatoes, try Roasted Butternut Squash instead! They’re more flavorful than the simple spud.
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Mashed Cauliflower
Equipment
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- pot
- colander
- potato masher OR food processor OR immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower 2-2 ¼ pounds
- 1 cup low sodium broth either vegetable or chicken
- 3 Tablespoons milk anything but skim
- 3 Tablespoons light or nonfat cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- freshly ground black pepper and salt
- freshly chopped herbs like parsley or chives optional
Instructions
- Separate the cauliflower into florets and chop core finely.
- In a pot over high heat simmer broth. Add the cauliflower, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Drain and discard the liquid (the drier the cauliflower is, the better!). Add milk, cream cheese, and garlic salt.
- Mash with a potato masher until the desired consistency is reached. If you’d like you can run the mashed cauliflower through the food processor for a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh herbs (optional) and serve!
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Mashed Cauliflower Recipe FAQ
What does cauliflower taste like?
Cauliflower is a vegetable that has a mild taste. Because it is mild-tasting, it is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many recipes such as Mashed Potatoes, rice, and pasta.
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Such an easy, delicious, side dish…or main dish if you’re me lol. I swear could easily make this my whole dinner sometimes 🙂 Thanks for sharing
This is the recipe I used for Thanksgiving and it turned out so well! Thank you for another delicious recipe!!
Made this mashed cauliflower last night! We loved it as a side dish. Will be making again for sure since we are cauliflower-lovers!:) Thanks for sharing.
I love the idea of using cauliflower! It’s so good and tasty! So easy too!
This is the best mashed cauliflower recipe I’ve ever tried! It’s so delicious, my family didn’t believe that it was a vegetable!
Made these for Sunday dinner and they were gone before anything else!
This is my new favorite way to eat cauliflower!