August 4th, 2020
Creamy Cauliflower Mash
A delicious creamy cauliflower mash recipe that is much lower in carbs (2g net carbs) than potato. A perfect accompaniment to any meal.
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My creamy cauliflower mash potatoes recipes are incredibly easy to make. Yes, it isn’t mashed potatoes it is so much better! 🤣 Honestly, though this mash is super creamy, and so well-seasoned that it can certainly fill that desire for light, buttery and smooth mash.
Creamy Cauliflower Mash Ingredients
With just seven ingredients this recipe is not a hard one to make at home. Cauliflower can at times get a bit expensive so buy up while it is cheap and freeze it. I always have a stash in the freezer to tide me over when the prices rises.
Here is all you need to make a creamy cauliflower mash.
How to Make Cauliflower Mash
While a lot of cauliflower mash recipes call for steaming or boiling the cauliflower, I make it a totally different way. If you have been wondering how to make cauliflower taste like mashed potatoes, then here are my secrets.
Firstly, sauté the riced cauliflower in butter, ghee, or olive oil, until softened. This imparts a nice buttery taste and texture to the cauliflower mash. When the cauliflower has softened place it in a blender with the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth and creamy. Adjust any seasonings as needed. You can also use a stick blender for this too.
By using the cream and cream cheese instead of milk the result is a perfect low carb keto cauliflower mash.
I have also included a recipe to make keto cauliflower mash with a Thermomix.
What to serve it with
Here are just a few of my favourite recipes that team perfectly with cauliflower mash.
- Keto Curried Sausages
- Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
- Chicken Milanese
- Buttery Beef Casserole
- Lamb and Haloumi Meatballs
- Shweinshaxe
FAQs and Hot Tips
For a super creamy cauliflower mash make sure the cauliflower is softened. I prefer to use a Thermomix®, blender or food processor or stick blender to puree over actually mashing it. The result is far smoother and silkier.
Can I freeze cauliflower mash? Yes, you can. Simply place it into a ziplock bag and press flat and seal. Store flat on the shelf in the freezer. To defrost, place it in the fridge overnight to defrost gently. Reheat and use as needed.
Can I make creamy cauliflower mash dairy free? To make a dairy free cauliflower mash recipe omit cheese, cream cheese and cream. Cook the cauliflower in olive oil, and puree with 1/4 cup of vegetable broth, 1 tbsp of yeast flakes, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. This makes the most perfect creamy keto vegan cauliflower mash!
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Creamy Cauliflower Mash
A delicious creamy cauliflower mash recipe that is much lower in carbs than potato. A perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Calories: 185kcal
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Servings: 6 people
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- 460 g (21oz) cauliflower florets roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons (60g) butter
- 4 tablespoons (60g) thickened cream or heavy cream
- ¾ cup (90g) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt flakes
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Chop cauliflower in a food processor until finely riced. (Alternatively use a box grater and grate the cauliflower).
- Melt butter and sauté cauliflower over medium-low heat for 8 minutes or until softened.
- Return cauliflower to the food processor, add cream, cream cheese, salt, and white pepper. Blend until smooth. Fold through grated cheese and season to taste.
THERMAL METHOD
- Chop cauliflower 4 sec/speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add butter and cook 11 min/110°C/speed 1.
- Add cream, cream cheese, salt flakes, and white pepper. Mix 40 sec/speed 7. Fold through grated cheese and season to taste.
Notes
- Butter can be substituted with ghee, olive oil or bacon drippings.
- Cream can be replaced with stock or broth.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Mash is suitable to freeze in an airtight container.
Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serve (1/2 cup) | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 15mg | Net Carbs: 3g
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33 Comments
Just had this and it was unbelievably good
I am a bit of a fan too John.
OMG, this is the best!!
I’m loving your recipes Megan, i look forward to cooking now that t I’ve discovered MAD.
Thank you 🙏
That is music to my ears Di. I hope you find loads of new recipes to call your own and enjoy for many years to come.
Great alternative to mash potatoes and healthier too!
Absolutely!
super creamy and fluffy!! Almost don’t miss potatoes!
Yay!
This cauli mash is so good! I made it for dinner and my family loved it 🙂
Yay!
Wow, my kids loved your mashed cauliflower. Great recipe and goes along with many meals. Thank you!
Always a win when the kids eat it too!
You won’t miss mashed potatoes with this cauliflower mash! So, so delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
So true
I love cauliflower!:) But I have never tried it mashed.:) This looks so delicious, I’m excited to try this creamy cauliflower mash recipe this coming weekend, I’m sure my kids would love it too. Thanks!:)
Enjoy it Jerika
Did not know that you can make a mash with cauliflower!? That’s gorgeous! I will try your recipe as soon as possible! My husband will be very happy, he loves cauliflower! Thanks for the recipe!!!
Happy to help Nora
Glad to find this recipe. I had this at a restaurant and loved it so I am glad to be able to make it at home. Love the easy recipe and the mash came out perfect.
Yay! So good to hear it turned out well