Say hello to your favorite mashed cauliflower recipe! This oh-so-yummy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Keto will make you forget all about potatoes thanks to the extra creaminess from cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. This recipe is perfect for the holidays and “just because”!
Unsweetened almond milk to thinup to 1/4 cup, if needed
Instructions
Steam cauliflower florets (see Notes for directions).
After cauliflower is steamed, combine the remaining ingredients except for almond milk in a small bowl.
Add the steamed, drained cauliflower to a food processor.
Add the combined ingredients to the cauliflower and pulse or blend to desired texture. If needed, add unsweetened almond milk to thin.
Notes
How to Steam Cauliflower Florets with a Steamer Basket
Fit a large saucepan with a steamer basket insert.
Add salted water to just below the steamer basket and bring water to a boil.
When the water is boiling, add cut cauliflower florets, reduce water to a simmer, and place lid on the saucepan.
Allow cauliflower to simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork tender. (You want very soft cauliflower for mashed cauliflower, so you’ll likely be on the higher end of this range.)
How to Steam Cauliflower Florets without a Steamer Basket
Fill a large saucepan with 1″ water and cut cauliflower florets.
Bring water to a boil and place lid on the saucepan.
Allow cauliflower to cook for 10-12 minutes until fork tender. (You want very soft cauliflower for mashed cauliflower, so you’ll likely be on the higher end of this range.)
Tips
When I say cauliflower florets, I really mean florets — don’t include any (or much) of the stems. The florets puree the easiest and will give you the creamiest mashed cauliflower.
If you prefer, you can use riced cauliflower (fresh bagged or frozen) to make this low carb mashed cauliflower. Just be sure to cook the riced cauliflower until it is tender and drain any excess moisture.
If you want to go the extra mile, you can squeeze the moisture out of the florets with a cheesecloth. This will give you an even better texture!
If you don’t have a food processor, an immersion blender will work too.