LOW CARB FAUX MASHED POTATOES
I think one of the hardest things for us low carb folks is giving up potatoes and rice. I working on a low carb recipe for the rice but I think this "mashed potato" recipe is good. So good, that I have fooled several carbaholics with them!
Provided by Janice Davis
Categories Potatoes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. If using fresh cauliflower, separate the flowerets. Cut larger pieces to about the size of the smaller pieces. This is very important. You want all the pieces to cook evenly. Steam the pieces until they are soft but not mushy about 8-10 minutes. The microwave works great for this. But check the cauliflower for doneness at 5 minute intervals if you use the micro wave. Overcooked cauliflower has a strong cabbage like flavor and the dish won't taste like mashed potatoes.
- 2. Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a food processor. Add cream cheese and butter. Process until smooth. You may have to add a bit of milk but generally the cauliflower has enough moisture. If you add too much liquid the cauliflower will be thin and runny.
- 3. Add salt and pepper to taste.. Season salt like Lawry's is great for this dish. If the cauliflower has a strong flavor you may need to add more cream cheese. The cream cheese seems to smooth out the flavor and give you that "potato" taste.
- 4. These are great served with a low carb gravy. I made a Shepherd's Pie using these "potatoes". It was sooooo good! I've put them in small oven proof dishes dotted with butter and browned them in the oven. Then I add cheese bacon bits and sour cream to make "twice baked" potatoes.
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sangam mijar
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes are a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I всегда have a head of cauliflower in my fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This recipe is a great way to do that.
Gain Tolsol
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these faux mashed potatoes are actually really good. They're light and fluffy, and the cauliflower flavor is very mild.
C noe Mlilo
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes are a great make-ahead dish. You can make them a day or two in advance and then just reheat them when you're ready to serve.
Shai Priest
[email protected]I love that these faux mashed potatoes are so versatile. You can add different herbs and spices to change up the flavor. I also like to add roasted garlic or caramelized onions to them.
Joseph Olalekan
[email protected]I've made these faux mashed potatoes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Shakil Mia
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them and they don't even realize they're eating cauliflower.
Rachel Castle
[email protected]I'm on a low-carb diet and these faux mashed potatoes are a lifesaver. They're just as satisfying as traditional mashed potatoes, but they don't have all the carbs.
Anup Bishwokarma
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes are a great way to save money. Cauliflower is much cheaper than potatoes, so you can make a big batch of these mashed potatoes for a fraction of the cost.
Dada Gujjar
[email protected]I made these faux mashed potatoes for my husband, who is a big fan of mashed potatoes. He loved them! He said they were just as good as traditional mashed potatoes, but without all the carbs.
ammar lashari90
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but these faux mashed potatoes are actually really good. The cauliflower flavor is very mild and the cheese and butter make them creamy and delicious.
Sarah Sullivan
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes are a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I always have a head of cauliflower in my fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This recipe is a lifesaver!
Dilroba Shomopti
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different faux mashed potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cauliflower is perfectly cooked and the cheese and butter give it a rich and creamy flavor.
CreamTwinkieDoge YT
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes are so easy to make and they're a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. My kids love them and I feel good about feeding them something that's healthy and delicious.
Mona Alhussain
[email protected]I made these faux mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and couldn't believe they were made with cauliflower.
Sabiha anan asha
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but these faux mashed potatoes are actually really good! They have a great texture and flavor, and they're a lot healthier than traditional mashed potatoes.
BADSHAH GAMER
[email protected]These faux mashed potatoes were a hit with my family! They were so creamy and flavorful, and no one could tell they weren't made with real potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.