Side Dish

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pcs cauliflower cut into florets; 60 g cream cheese softened; 120 g cheddar cheese shredded; 2 tbsp butter; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp chives fresh, chopped (optional)

A low-carb and keto-friendly alternative to mashed potatoes, this cheesy cauliflower mash is rich, creamy, and satisfying. It's a perfect side dish for a variety of meals, offering a comforting texture and savory flavor.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 263 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 pcscauliflower, cut into florets
60 gcream cheese, softened
120 gcheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbspbutter
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

1 tbspchives, fresh, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large bowl · large pot · colander · potato masher

The method

Step by step

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
2
Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until very tender.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The cauliflower should be soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
3
Drain the cauliflower thoroughly in a colander. For best results, let it sit for a few minutes to steam dry, or gently press out any excess water.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Removing extra moisture prevents a watery mash.
4
Transfer the drained cauliflower to a large bowl or back into the dry pot.
About 1 min
5
Add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cauliflower.
6
Mash the mixture using a potato masher, fork, or an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: For an extra smooth mash, use an immersion blender, but be careful not to over-process as it can become gummy.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 263kcal
Protein: 11.6g
Carbs: 9.2g
Fat: 21.2g
Fibre: 3.2g
Sugar: 3.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover cheesy cauliflower mash in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of cream or water if needed to restore creaminess.