Best 8 Asiago Mashed Cauliflower Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes that still packs a flavorful punch? Look no further than asiago mashed cauliflower! This creamy, cheesy dish is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your favorite comfort food. Not only is it lighter on calories and carbohydrates than traditional mashed potatoes, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. So, if you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish, give asiago mashed cauliflower a try!

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PARMESAN AND ASIAGO CAULIFLOWER POTATO MASH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tablespoon thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
¾ cup Asiago cheese, grated
3 Tablespoons butter, unsalted, softened
Black pepper, ground, to taste
1 pound red skinned potatoes, peeled, halved
1 pound cauliflower florets
2 Tablespoons roasted garlic, puree
½ cup Holland House White Cooking Wine
½ cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
¼ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart pot, combine potatoes, cauliflower, roasted garlic, Holland House White Cooking Wine, stock, heavy cream, thyme, and salt and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are just cooked through. Remove from heat. With a potato ricer or food mill, mash potato and cauliflower mixture until smooth. While still hot, mix in Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, and butter. Season to taste with black pepper.

ASIAGO MASHED CAULIFLOWER



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Asiago and fresh parsley help turn this mashed potato alternative into a flavorful side dish that won't leave you feeling guilty or completely stuffed. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until very tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly., Transfer to a food processor. Add the cream cheese, Asiago cheese, butter, parsley, pepper and remaining sea salt. Process until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GARLIC ASIAGO CAULIFLOWER RICE



Garlic Asiago Cauliflower Rice image

The garlic seasoning and Asiago really pack a punch, making this five-ingredient low-carb side dish a real weeknight winner. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium head cauliflower
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning blend
1/2 cup finely grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Using a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or a box grater, finely shred cauliflower (there should be about 6 cups). In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter, oil and seasoning blend over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, stir in cauliflower, working in batches if necessary. Cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally (there should be about 4 cups cauliflower "rice"). Add cheese; stir until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAULIFLOWER MASH



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How to Make Cauliflower Mash | Cauliflower Mash

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets) in a steamer basket set over simmering water, covered, 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree with 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons half-and-half and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Top with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 26 milligrams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND ASIAGO SOUP



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Warm, hearty, and creamy, this recipe is a great way to get kids to eat cauliflower, but can also be used to impress guests.

Provided by BIGLINZ54

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (14 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces diced Asiago cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Cook cauliflower, white wine, and bay leaves in the boiling broth over medium-high heat until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix garlic, cream cheese, and Asiago cheese together in a bowl.
  • Strain cauliflower from broth with a slotted spoon and add to the cheese mixture. Remove bay leaves from stock and discard.
  • Mash cauliflower and cream cheese mixture with a potato masher until well mixed; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir cauliflower mixture into the broth until smooth. Season with rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 462.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH ASIAGO AND ORANGE



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Add a little flair to basic cauliflower by stirring in orange peel and Asiago cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lb cauliflower florets
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, orange peel and pepper; toss in cauliflower until evenly coated. Place mixture in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes; stir. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ASIAGO MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE



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Provided by á-2421

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tsp sea salt, divided
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower and 1/2 tsp salt in large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until the cauliflower is very tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor. Add the cream cheese, Asiago cheese, butter, parsley, pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Process until blended. Tip: Make sure to drain as much water out of the cauliflower pieces as possible to prevent the mashed cauliflower from becoming too liquidy. If desired, you can cook and puree a few cloves of garlic along with the cauliflower.

GARLIC ASIAGO MASHED POTATOES



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I love Asiago cheese and the flavor of it, although you can easily substitute freshly grated parmesan cheese in this recipe if needed. The cheese goes so well with the garlic, it is a perfect pair.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (I like Yukon Gold)
3/4 cup milk, warmed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
  • Mash potatoes using a potato masher or ricer.
  • Add the warmed milk, sour cream, butter, salt, white pepper, and garlic, mixing well.
  • Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and scallions, stirring until cheese starts to melt and incorporate.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 499.2, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6

Tips:

  • For a smoother cauliflower mash, use a food processor or blender to puree the cauliflower until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender to puree the cauliflower. Just be sure to work in batches and blend until smooth.
  • For a cheesy flavor, use a sharp cheddar cheese or a combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
  • To add a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the mashed cauliflower.
  • For a healthier version, use low-fat or nonfat milk and cheese.

Conclusion:

Asiago mashed cauliflower is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it cheesy, spicy, or creamy, there's a recipe for you. So next time you're looking for a side dish that's both delicious and nutritious, give asiago mashed cauliflower a try.

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