Serves 4 / Prep time: 15 minutes / Cook time: 5 minutes
Mashed potatoes might be one of the foods you miss when starting your keto experience, but take heart because this lower-carb version is pretty close to its fluffy counterpart. The cheese, cream, and butter add lots of flavor and a certain creamy feel to the mashed cauliflower, and create a wonderful base for other variations. Try mashed roasted garlic in your cauliflower mash for a truly sublime side dish.
1 head cauliflower, chopped roughly
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup heavy (whipping) cream
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
Freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt
1. Place a large saucepan filled three-quarters full with water over high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Blanch the cauliflower until tender, about 5 minutes, and drain.
3. Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor and add the cheese, heavy
cream, and butter. Purée until very creamy and whipped.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve.
PAIRS WELL WITH
Creamy mashed vegetables seem to call out for delectable
sauces to spoon over them. Two of the best come with the Garlic-Braised Short Ribs and Coconut Chicken.
PER SERVING
Calories: 183; Fat: 15g; Protein: 8g; Carbs: 6g; Fiber: 2g;
Net Carbs: 4g; Fat 75%/Protein 14%/Carbs 11%