Linda's Faux Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower

Transform your side dish game with *Linda's Faux Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower*, a creamy, low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Made from tender steamed cauliflower blended with garlic, a touch of cream cheese, and butter, this velvety creation delivers indulgent flavor without the guilt. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick and healthy choice perfect for keto, gluten-free, or vegetarian diets. Lightly seasoned with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and garnished with fresh chives for a pop of color, this dish offers a satisfying, silky texture that pairs beautifully with nearly any main course. Whether you're looking to balance your comfort foods or embrace a wholesome, veggie-packed twist, this mashed cauliflower recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh chives (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, then chop it into bite-sized florets.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil for steaming. Place a steamer basket in the pot and add the cauliflower florets.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and place them in the steamer basket along with the cauliflower.

Step 4

Cover the pot with a lid and steam the cauliflower and garlic for 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove the cauliflower and garlic from the steamer basket and transfer to a food processor or high-powered blender.

Step 6

Add cream cheese, butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 7

Blend or process the mixture until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure everything is well incorporated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.

Step 9

Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped chives if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	554.0

Total Fat 38.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 63.2mg	0%
Sodium 2565.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 230.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 2566.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 30.3%