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Mashed Cauliflower

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower large in size, about 2 pounds cut into pieces
  • 5 to 6 garlic cloves large in size, peeled and left whole
  • cup Parmesan cheese shredded off the block
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and garlic cloves, and boil until the cauliflower is knife tender, about 10 minutes.
    1 head of cauliflower, 5 to 6 garlic cloves
  • Drain the cauliflower, reserving about ¼ cup of the water for later use. Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor. Add the Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
    ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup unsalted butter, Salt and pepper
  • Pulse until the cauliflower reaches the desired consistency. Use some of the boiling water if needed to thin out the cauliflower mash. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve hot with your favorite entree.
  • See post for storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of mashed cauliflower. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Cauliflower
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
178
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
191
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
464
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
427
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
70
mg
85
%
Calcium
 
115
mg
12
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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