Cauliflower cheese may sound strange if you’ve never heard of it before. But once you’ve tried it, you will understand the craze surrounding cauliflower mash in the world! For many, the real star of a Thanksgiving dinner is the assemblage of side dishes, not the turkey. If you like your mashed potatoes creamy, but without all the carbs, this is the mashed cauliflower recipe for you. The end result is a buttery, creamy, cheesy blend of cauliflower that makes it seem like you’re just having an ordinary side dish and aren’t going without anything.
Cheesy, Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
2014-11-11 12:15:05
Serves 4
Delicious Cheesy, Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Cook Time
12 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
173g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 7g
33%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 33mg
11%
Sodium 174mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
7%
Vitamin C
118%
Calcium
14%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 Tablespoon of heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ounces sharp cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim cauliflower into medium sized chunks.
- Pour cauliflower, 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 1 tablespoon butter into a microwave safe bowl with a cover and microwave, six minutes on high.
- Mix the cream and butter to coat the cauliflower. Return to microwave and cook for 6 more minutes on high.
- Place hot mixture into a blender or food processor. Add cheese. Pulverize until consistency is smooth. Season with pepper and salt.
- Adjust cream and butter to your creaminess preference
Adapted from ibreatheimhungry
Adapted from ibreatheimhungry
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It is true that Thanksgiving comes with indulgences, but if you want to save your indulgence for another dish, cheesy and creamy mashed cauliflower makes the perfect stand-in for mashed potatoes. You can really jazz these up with herbs, cheese, bacon – you name it, or you can keep it simple.
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