This healthier, lower-carb version of "potatoes" comes together in 25 minutes or less! Easy to make, full of flavor, and an amazing replacement for traditional mashed potatoes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Cauliflower, Cauliflower Mash, Low-Carb, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 173kcal
Author Samantha Buckner
Ingredients
2mediumcauliflower, cut into small florets
1/4cup2% plain greek yogurt
6tbspcream cheese
1/4cupyogurt butter, or light butter
1/4cupparmesan cheese, more or less, to taste
1/2tspsalt, more or less, to taste
1/4tspblack pepper, more or less, to taste
1/4tsponion powder
4clovesgarlic, minced
Garnishment (optional):
yogurt butter
chives, or chopped scallions
freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and allow to cook 8-10 minutes.
When the cauliflower is fork tender, drain it and allow it to rest in the strainer for a moment or two. Transfer to a baking sheet or platter lined with paper towels. Allow the paper towels to soak up as much moisture as they can.
Add the cauliflower to a food processor, or high-powered blender. Add in the greek yogurt, cream cheese, butter, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper.
Process for 3-5 minutes, making sure to scrape along the sides of the bowl every so often to ensure it processes thoroughly. You may need to process a little longer for it to reach the creamy consistency of potatoes.
If the cauliflower has grown cold, simply toss into the oven at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
Serve immediately. Garnish with chives, butter, and/or freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
SEASON TO TASTE! As you're processing the cauliflower with the remaining ingredients, add more garlic if you are a garlic-lover. Add more salt or pepper if you like a bit more. Taste test as you go and add to accommodate your taste buds! :-)SALT: Be sure to add more or less to your taste preference. After the cauliflower has been processed into mashed cauliflower - taste test and add extra if needed. Same for black pepper or minced garlic. Some people like less of the three, some like more. Doctor it up to suit your taste buds!SERVINGS: this recipe is meant as a side dish to serve anywhere between 6-8 people. You can easily cut the recipe in half to serve less. Or have leftovers!