Rich and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Submitted by Ozzy5223

"A wonderful alternative to mashed potato (great for carb cutters) but equally as great as a side dish with any meal, I tend to add a little grated cheese sometimes too! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 quarts water
• 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf

directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, bring the water to boil
2. Add cauliflower and garlic and cook covered for 15 minutes or until florets are tender then drain.
3. In a food processor or blender, process cauliflower, garlic, mayonnaise, and salt until creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
4. Stir in basil leaves and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Bizy_Mum]

This is a great recipe! It's delicious as-is, though I've taken to making it with fat-free plain Greek yogurt instead of the mayo. The yogurt is a delcious and creamy sour-cream substitute with loads of protein. I'm always thrilled when I find something uber-healthy AND delicious that my kids will eat. I make this using frozen cauliflower to save time. Thank you for posting!

 

[tara portee]

I enjoyed this very much and thought it was a great stand in for mashed potatoes. However, my hubby wouldn't touch it. He isn't exactly what I would call a "foodie" though. The only thing I might do differently would be to decrease the mayo just a little to obtain a thicker consistency.

 

[jonesies]

Wow! What a fabulous, simple and absolutely delish recipe! I don't think I'll ever go back to mashed potatoes again! I may add a bit more garlic next time, only because I'm a huge fan, but made as directed, I seriously could have eaten the entire dish. Thanks so much for posting this!

 

[DoveChocolatierinKY]

This is now a new favorite in my home! My once picky veggie eater of a husband and toddler now gobble this up even more than they would my homemade Mashed Potatoes! THANKS!!! I'm sharing this recipe with all my cooking friends. :)