Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Close up of mashed cauliflower with melted butter on it and a fork and blue and white striped napkin in the background on a wood table

5 from 1 vote

Mashed Cauliflower is the ultimate low carb side dish. All it takes is 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes to whip up this extra creamy, buttery recipe. Each serving has only 5 net carbs, making it also suitable for a keto diet.

Prep Time7

Cook Time8

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Low Carb

Servings:

Calories: 164kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower * cut into florets (approximately 6 cups)
4 tablespoons butter * cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and pepper * to taste

Instructions

Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and add 1/4 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving just one edge open about 1/2-inch to vent.
Microwave on high for 8 minutes or until your cauliflower is very tender and can easily be broken apart with a fork.
Remove the cauliflower from the bowl with a slotted spoon, ensuring that all of the excess water is drained before adding the cauliflower to the blender or food processor bowl.
Toss in the pieces of butter and heavy whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper, then puree until smooth and creamy (or to your desired consistency).
Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve as is, or top with a drizzle of melted butter.

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Notes

Tips and Techniques

You can adjust the amounts of butter and cream to suit your own tastes and preferences. Just be aware that any changes made to the recipe will alter the provided Nutritional Information.
You can cook the cauliflower using other cooking methods, but I find that steaming it is the best way to get it really creamy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

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