Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe (Cauliflower Mash)
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal
Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is a healthy (and tasty) alternative to regular mashed potatoes. Learn how to make cauliflower mash with this simple recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground white or black pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Garnish: chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Cut the stalk off the cauliflower and chop the cauliflower head into 2-inch pieces.
- Fill a Dutch oven or stockpot 2/3rd full of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add 1-tablespoon table salt and the cauliflower and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the cauliflower until very tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower, and return it to the pot.
- Set the heat to LOW, and cook just until the excess moisture from the cauliflower cooks off, about 1 minute. Remove pan from the heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, heavy cream, and pepper. Use an immersion blender or countertop blender to puree the cauliflower.
- Add the cheeses and season to taste with kosher salt, if needed.
- Serve immediately with a tab of butter and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1949mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 69.3mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 0.7mg