This Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe is rich, buttery, and smooth with a hint of garlic and fresh chives. It's the perfect low carb side dish that brings the same cozy comfort as mashed potatoes without the heavy carbs.
This is one of my favorite ways to serve cauliflower. If you like easy low carb sides, try my keto potato salad, or my cauliflower steaks for another healthy swap.
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Why You'll Love Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and comforting: just like mashed potatoes, but with a fraction of the carbs.
Quick to make: cooks in under 20 minutes using a microwave steamer and food processor.
Perfect for special diets: it's keto friendly, gluten free, and vegetarian.
Key Ingredients
- Cauliflower: a low carb substitutes for potatoes that purees beautifully when steamed.
- Garlic cloves: steamed with the cauliflower to infuse mellow garlic flavor throughout.
- Butter: adds richness and that classic mashed texture, use unsalted to control saltiness.
- Heavy cream: makes the mash silky and smooth without thinning it too much.
- Parmesan cheese: brings a salty, nutty bite and helps thicken the mash.
- Chives: brighten the flavor and add fresh color.
- Salt & black pepper: optional, but recommended to bring all the flavors together.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Sour cream for heavy cream if you want tangier flavor.
- Cream cheese in place of parmesan for extra creaminess.
- Green onions instead of chives for a stronger onion flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Loaded mashed cauliflower: add crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar.
- Spicy version: mix in a pinch of cayenne or roasted jalapenos.
- Herbed mash: stir in rosemary, thyme, or parsley for an herby twist.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of cream or butter to revive the texture.
Serve With...
This cauliflower mash pairs beautifully with these hearty main dishes from my site:
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📖 Recipe
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Silicone spatulas
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Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower , cut into florets
- 4 large garlic cloves , peeled
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter , divided
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese , shredded
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives , divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt , optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper , optional
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower and garlic in the microwave steamer and cook on high for 8 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork tender. Drain the water from the steamer and let cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before proceeding.
- Transfer the cooked cauliflower and garlic to a food processor bowl. Add the butter, 2 tablespoon chopped chives, salt, and pepper to the steamed cauliflower and process for 30 seconds.
- Gradually pour the heavy cream into the food processor while continuing to process for 1 minute, until the cauliflower puree is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a large bowl for serving. Top with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the remaining chives.
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