Best 11 Mashed Cauliflower W Havarti Cheese Recipes

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Mashed cauliflower w havarti cheese is a delicious and healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. It's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet, and it's also a low-carb option for those watching their weight or following a ketogenic diet. Havarti cheese adds a creamy and flavorful touch to this dish, making it a perfect side dish for roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or even a simple vegetarian meal. With its quick and easy preparation, this mashed cauliflower recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, salt, butter, whole milk, pepper, white cheddar cheese, fresh chive

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup whole milk
pepper, to taste
1 cup white cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
fresh chive, chopped

Steps:

  • Chop the head of cauliflower into florets.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of salt and the cauliflower and boil for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.
  • Drain the cauliflower, then return to the pot.
  • Add the butter, salt, and milk to the cauliflower.
  • Mash the ingredients together until most of the milk is absorbed and the texture is creamy.
  • Add pepper and the cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Add the chives and mix.
  • Garnish with chives and more cheddar cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe is so easy and healthy. I love mashed potatoes, and when I started the South Beach Diet® and couldn't have them, I had to find an alternative. This is an awesome alternative, and people who hate vegetables love it. I do recommend using a large food processor for this recipe.

Provided by Andie

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 371.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

DILL-HAVARTI MASHED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe for mashed cauliflower, spiked with dill and havarti cheese, makes a simple side dish for a weeknight dinner. The low-calorie cauliflower complements the rich creaminess of havarti cheese.

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups cauliflower florets
4 cloves garlic
1 cup grated dill havarti
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sliced chives

Steps:

  • Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven fitted with a steamer basket. Add cauliflower and garlic, cover and steam until very tender, 10 to 14 minutes
  • Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor. Add cheese, milk, butter, dill, salt and pepper; puree until smooth. Stir in chives (or scallion greens).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 3 g

MASHED CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE



Mashed Cauliflower and Cheese image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower, finely chopped (about 2 pounds)
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons roasted garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Add the cauliflower to a medium-sized saucepan along with the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the milk and puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Mix in the cheese and taste for seasoning. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with sour cream and chives.

LOW CARB CHEDDAR AND GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH



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This recipe is great for anyone on a low-carb diet and has that occasional mashed potato craving.

Provided by nunu

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
water to cover
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower, garlic, and bay leaf in a pot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and discard bay leaf.
  • Transfer cauliflower and garlic to a blender; add Cheddar cheese, butter, and sour cream. Blend mixture until desired consistency is reached; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 177.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MASHED CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN



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Unless someone tells you, you might not know you're eating cauliflower. Even my grandchildren love this buttery, cheesy, creamy dish that tastes like mashed potatoes. -Sandie Parker, Elk Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large heads cauliflower, broken into florets
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
TOPPING:
1 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until very tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Mash cauliflower; stir in cheeses, cubed butter and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and topping is golden brown, 40-50 minutes. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GARLIC AND HERB MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic and Herb Mashed Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, sour cream, fresh chives, fresh parsley, salt, pepper

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup sour cream
½ cup fresh chives, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wrap cauliflower in a clean dish towel, then turn it upside down and bang it against the surface of your counter until you feel the cauliflower crack (be sure to rotate to break it up on all sides).
  • Pull florets off of stem and break the bigger florets into smaller pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
  • Add the cauliflower pieces to the pot and boil, covered, for 15-18 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower.
  • Mash the cauliflower with a fork until smooth.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHEDDAR MASHED CAULIFLOWER



Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower image

Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary. -Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium heads cauliflower, broken into florets
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Coarsely ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and cook until tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain. Mash cauliflower with the milk, rosemary and salt. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary and coarsely ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER



Creamy Mashed Cauliflower image

Creamy and delicious substitute for mashed potatoes!

Provided by Jackie

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
6 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cauliflower and garlic cloves in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water.
  • Blend cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add yogurt, Parmesan, parsley, oil, garlic powder, garlic salt, and pepper and blend again. Adjust seasonings to individual taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

MASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH CREAM CHEESE



Mashed Cauliflower With Cream Cheese image

Make and share this Mashed Cauliflower With Cream Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large cauliflower
salt, as needed
3 tablespoons butter
2 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the cauliflower and break into florets.
  • Boil the florets in salted water until tender. Drain well.
  • In the food processor put the butter, cream cheese, milk and black pepper. Put the hot cauliflower on top. Puree.
  • Check to see if you need more milk.
  • Check for salt.
  • Put the mixture into a serving bowl. The cauliflower will look just like mashed potatoes.
  • You can garnish this with fresh chives if desired to add some color.
  • Variations: Add a little Parmesan cheese with the cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 190.3, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.3

MASHED CAULIFLOWER W/ HAVARTI CHEESE.



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Make and share this Mashed Cauliflower W/ Havarti Cheese. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PACE6634

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 large head)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup grated dill havarti cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons sliced chives or 2 tablespoons scallion tops

Steps:

  • Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven fitted with a steamer basket. Add cauliflower and garlic, cover and steam until very tender, 10 to 14 minutes.
  • Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor. Add cheese, milk, butter, dill, salt and pepper; puree until smooth. Stir in chives (or scallion greens).

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size, with no brown spots or bruises.
  • Wash the cauliflower thoroughly: Rinse the cauliflower under cold water and remove any leaves or debris.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets: Use a sharp knife to cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets.
  • Steam the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for 7-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but still has a slight crunch.
  • Mash the cauliflower: Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the cauliflower until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Add your desired ingredients: Stir in your chosen seasonings, herbs, and cheeses. For a cheesy cauliflower mash, add grated Havarti or cheddar cheese. For a creamy cauliflower mash, add cream cheese or sour cream.
  • Serve immediately: Mashed cauliflower is best served hot, but it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Mashed cauliflower is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. It is low in calories and carbohydrates, and it is a good source of fiber and vitamins. Mashed cauliflower can be enjoyed as a side dish, or it can be used as a base for other dishes such as casseroles, soups, and stews. With its versatility and ease of preparation, mashed cauliflower is a great option for anyone looking for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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