Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Make a smooth, rich, low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes using cauliflower and roasted garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the whole garlic cloves with olive oil and wrap them in aluminum foil. Roast for 20 minutes until soft.
- Place the cauliflower florets in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower thoroughly. Press out as much excess water as possible using a fine-mesh sieve or paper towels. Excess water prevents creaminess.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic from its foil packet into a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the drained cauliflower, heavy cream, cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Process or blend until completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Do not over-process, or it may become watery.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, use a food processor instead of a hand masher.
- If you do not have cream cheese, you can substitute with an extra tablespoon of butter and a splash more heavy cream.
- Roasting the garlic provides a sweeter, milder flavor than raw garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25