Low Carb Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, low-carb cauliflower mash that mimics the comfort of mashed potatoes, perfect for weeknights and holiday sides.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower Trimmed and cut into florets.
- 2 tablespoons butter Use salted or unsalted (adjust salt accordingly).
- 1/4 cup cream cheese Full-fat gives the best texture.
- 1/4 cup milk Any milk works; use heavy cream for extra richness.
- to taste Salt Season to taste.
- to taste Pepper Season to taste.
- 1-2 cloves Garlic powder (optional) Or substitute with roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets for uniform cooking.
- Steam the florets over boiling water for 10-15 minutes, until tender.
- Drain well and transfer the hot cauliflower to a food processor.
- Add the butter and cream cheese to the processor.
- Pour in the milk and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
Serving
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve spooned into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, replace butter with olive oil and cream cheese with cashew cream. To make it chunkier, omit cream cheese and pulse less.