Looking for a mashed potato substitute with all the flavor but without the guilt? You need this mashed cauliflower recipe. It is so good and it is very easy to make. Packed with flavor, you will never miss the carbs.
If you want an absolutely amazing dinner idea? You have to try Easy 4-Ingredient BBQ Ranch Baked Chicken with this mashed cauliflower.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Mashed potatoes are no doubt an American tradition we all know and love. Rather than going carb crazy and feeling guilty about our indulgence, I have found that replacing potatoes with cauliflower is a lightened-up slam dunk! One serving of my Mashed Cauliflower will have you adding it to the side dish list for dinner all week!
Can Creamed Cauliflower be Frozen?
When you make this creamed cauliflower it is a great idea to make more than you need. You can take half of the batch and put it in the freezer to have for another night. I love a cook once eat twice recipe. If you are adding this to the freezer, make sure it is in an airtight container or freezer bag. Be sure to label it so that you know what it is and when you made it. The creamed cauliflower will last about 6 months in the freezer.
Is This Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe Keto?
These cauliflower mashed potatoes are great for all eating plans. It is packed with nutrients and it is also keto friendly. If you are following keto or another low carb diet, you might be struggling with giving up mashed potatoes. With this recipe, you are going to feel like you are getting your mashed potatoes but without all the carbs.
Ingredients for Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese
- cauliflower
- low sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
- water
- light sour cream
- ⅓ less fat cream cheese
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
How to Make Mashed Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. While the oven is heating, cut cauliflower heads to florets. Boil the cauliflower with the chicken broth and water until it is very soft. This is usually about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Drain the cauliflower and return it to the pot. Mash well and stir in other ingredients.
Put the mashed cauliflower to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or into mini casserole dishes. cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower trimmed
- 1 cup Pacific® Organic Low Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 2- ounce ⅓ less fat cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Cut cauliflower heads to florets. Boil on medium-high heat with chicken broth and water until VERY soft (about 10-15 minutes), stir occasionally.
- Drain and return to pot. Mash well (to desired level of smoothness) and stir in remaining ingredients.
- Put into a round 1½ quart baking dish (I used mini-casserole dishes for picture purposes), cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
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