Creamy, Garlicky Cauliflower Mash
This Cauliflower Mash is incredibly quick and easy to make; it's creamy, buttery, garlicky, and incredibly delicious, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Equipment
- food processor (or potato masher)
Ingredients
- 1 Head Uncooked Cauliflower (500g)
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 20 g Grass-Fed Butter (2 tbsp)
- 50 g Cream Cheese or Cottage Cheese (3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp Salt
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Dried Herbs
Instructions
- Roughly cut your cauliflower into small florets and finely chop the garlic cloves.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- While the cauliflower is boiling, heat the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, drain it thoroughly and transfer it to a food processor.
- Add the sautéed garlic and butter mixture, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and any desired dried herbs to the food processor with the cauliflower.
- Pulse the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed.
- Taste the cauliflower mash and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the creamy cauliflower mash to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Serve warm as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite main course.
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Notes
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post for a more in-depth explanation of how to make this Cauliflower Mash and more tips and storage instructions.
MEASUREMENTS:
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your eggs will come out perfectly.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Creamy, Garlicky Cauliflower Mash
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.9
g
21
%
Carbohydrates
19.2
g
6
%
Protein
6.9
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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