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    Home » Low Carb Keto Recipes

    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter

    Published: Apr 19, 2023 Last updated: Apr 22, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Creamy mashed cauliflower with garlic and browned butter is a versatile side dish that can easily replace traditional mashed potatoes on the table.
    Featured image for Garlic Mashed Cauliflower.

    If you are looking for a great recipe to replace traditional mashed potatoes then this recipe for Garlic Mashed Cauliflower the perfect low carb alternative. This creamy mashed cauliflower recipe is steamed with whole garlic cloves and processed with browned butter making the perfect side dish your whole family will love.

    Overhead image of a bowl of garlic mashed cauliflower drizzled with browned butter and garnished with green chives.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Simple ingredients: you only need 3 ingredients to make the best mashed cauliflower recipe!

    Easy side dish: cauliflower florets are steamed in the microwave for a delicious side dish in just 10 minutes!

    Keto diet friendly: this garlic cauliflower mash will become one of your favorite low carb cauliflower recipes.

    Raw chopped cauliflower in a microwave steamer bowl.
    The best way to prepare the cauliflower for this recipe is to steam it in the microwave.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Fresh cauliflower: I look for a large head of cauliflower without blemishes.

    Fresh garlic cloves: you will want to use whole garlic cloves.

    Butter: you can use salted or unsalted butter. If using salted butter, be sure to taste test the cauliflower mash before adding additional salt.

    Pink Sea Salt and black pepper: used to taste.

    Cauliflower and sliced garlic in a red microwave steamer.
    Steam cauliflower florets and whole garlic in the microwave.
    Fully steamed cauliflower and garlic in the steamer
    Cauliflower should be fork tender, without a crisp bite.
    Cooked cauliflower and garlic in the food processor before processing
    The food processor will make this cauliflower mash recipe creamy and delicious!
    A view of mashed cauliflower in the food processor
    Puree until smooth and creamy!

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Place cauliflower florets and whole garlic cloves in microwave steamer basket. 
    2. Add water to bottom of steamer basket and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, until cauliflower is fork tender.
    3. While cauliflower cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook butter until it starts to foam and begins to brown. Swirl pan often to mix butter.
    4. When you see the brown solids forming in the bottom of the pan, remove from heat and set aside.
    5. Swirl the butter again and a little butter (about 1 tablespoon) to use as a drizzle over top of the cauliflower in the serving bowl.
    6. Place cooked cauliflower in food processor with additional salt and black pepper (if using).
    7. Process cauliflower mixture until it has a smooth and creamy texture. 
    8. Spoon garlic mashed cauliflower into a serving bowl and drizzle with reserved butter.
    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter in a white serving bowl.

    🥄 Equipment

    Small saucepan: to brown the butter.

    Food processor: I find the food processor does the job fast, but you can use an immersion blender for the same results. Feel free to use a potato masher, but expect the cauliflower mash recipe to be lumpier and not as creamy as traditional mashed potatoes.

    Rubber scraper: to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

    Cutting board

    Chef knife

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store leftover mashed cauliflower in an airtight container up to 5 days.

    Freeze: can be stored in an airtight freezer safe container up to 3 months.

    Reheat: warm thawed cauliflower mash in the microwave until warmed through.

    📖 Variations

    • You can boil cauliflower instead of steaming, just place florets in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to simmer and cook cauliflower for 7-8 minutes, until fork tender.
    • Use a vegan butter for a completely plant based recipe.
    • Leave the garlic cloves out of the steamer. Roast a whole head of garlic and add roasted garlic to the steamed cauliflower with the butter before pureeing.
    • Substitute sour cream or softened cream cheese for the butter.
    • Add ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese to the steamed cauliflower before processing.
    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter in a serving bowl

    💭 Tips

    • Make sure the cauliflower is fork-tender. It will easily break apart when pierced with a fork.
    • If you want to add a roasted flavor to this dish, roast the cauliflower in your oven instead until cooked instead of steaming it int he microwave.

    📚 Related Recipes

    ​This Coconut Cauliflower Rice is steamed with coconut milk for exceptional flavor!

    Red and White Cauliflower Bake is a delicious vegan recipe the whole family will love!

    I cannot get enough of these Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos!

    Cauliflower Fried Rice is another favorite low carb side dish recipe.

    Try these Mayonnaise Mashed Potatoes for a taste of the real deal.

    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve this healthy side dish drizzled with browned butter and chopped chives.


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    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Creamy mashed cauliflower with garlic and browned butter is a versatile side dish that can easily replace traditional mashed potatoes on the table.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Course Keto Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 232 kcal

    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • chef knife
    • Small saucepan
    • Food processor
    • Rubber scraper

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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups cauliflower florets
    • 3 large garlic cloves
    • ½ cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon pepper (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Place cauliflower florets and whole garlic cloves in microwave steamer basket. 
    • Add water to bottom of steamer basket and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, until cauliflower is fork tender.
    • While cauliflower cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook butter until it starts to foam and begins to brown. Swirl pan often to mix butter.
    • When you see the brown solids forming in the bottom of the pan, remove from heat and set aside.
    • Swirl the butter again and a little butter (about 1 tablespoon) to use as a drizzle over top of the cauliflower in the serving bowl.
    • Place cooked cauliflower in food processor with additional salt and black pepper (if using).
    • Process cauliflower mixture until it has a smooth and creamy texture. 
    • Spoon garlic mashed cauliflower into a serving bowl and drizzle with reserved butter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 794mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.5mgNet Carbohydrates: 4g
    Keyword Browned Butter Cauliflower, Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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