Faux-Tatoes/Cauliflower

Big Mike2's Note:

Is it pureed cauliflower or garlic mashed potatoes? First time out, my wife couldn't tell it wasn't potato until I told her...

• Total Time: 21 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chives, for garnish (chopped fresh or dried)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions:

1. Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
2. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces.
3. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done.
4. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
5. In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
6. Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Reviews

[Diane B.]

I just made these and YUM! Very flavorful, great texture and it's just plain yummy. Thanks for a great recipe!!! Fresh chives really makes it pop!

[shimmerchk]

Wow! This was sooo delicious! While I don't think you could "fool" too many people and call these potatoes, this was still an extremely tasty side dish and a fantastic alternative to potatoes. I tried a recipe similar to this when I was on the South Beach Diet and it was severely lacking in flavor, but this one was the exact opposite. It had great texture as well - nice and thick. I used 1/3 less fat cream cheese and also mixed in some light sour cream. Before serving, I topped it with a dollop of Smart Balance spread. Yummy Yummy! Thanks for sharing this outstanding recipe.

[Sooz Cooks]

I have made a lot of Faux-Tatoes in my low carb career (low carbing off and on since 1988) but this recipe is the best I’ve ever had. My Dad really thought they were potatoes but said of course he KNEW better. I served these with Lorac’s Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream (Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce) with the gravy from Balsamic Cream as gravy. We all thought we were in a really nice restaurant! I am sure I will never use another Faux-Tato recipe again! Thanks for sharing this Big Mike!!!