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Mashed Cauliflower
19m
Serves 1
https://cooklikelauren.com/healthy/mashed-cauliflower/
Mashed Cauliflower
https://cooklikelauren.com/healthy/mashed-cauliflower/
19m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Wash and cut cauliflower into florets.
2
Peel 3 cloves of garlic.
3
Add cauliflower and garlic to a pot of boiling water.
4
When the water reaches a boil again, set a timer for 7 minutes.
5
Strain the cauliflower and garlic.
6
Add them back to the pot set over medium heat.
7
Cook until the residual water cooks all the way out of the cauliflower, stirring often.
8
Add 1 tsp salt to the cauliflower to help pull the water out during this process (which takes about 10-12 minutes).
9
Once there is no more water in the pot and the cauliflower starts to barely brown and stick to the pot, remove and add to a food processor.
10
To the food processor, add cream cheese, butter, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
11
Blend until smooth.
12
Taste and add more salt if needed.
Ingredients
2 heads small to medium heads of cauliflower
3 cloves cloves garlic
2 oz cream cheese (I use reduced fat)
2 tbsp salted butter
0.33 cup parmesan cheese (grated cheese)
1.5 tsp salt (divided)
1 tsp pepper
Equipment
pot
food processor
Tips
Cook ALL the water out of the florets after boiling to achieve a rich and creamy texture. This process can take 10-12 minutes.
Salting the cauliflower helps pull water out during the drying process.
Using a food processor allows blending with cold cream cheese and butter, as their heat combined with the cauliflower's heat will make it smooth.
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