CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES 2012. These Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes are a creamy vegetable side that's easy to prepare, with less carbs than your usual mashed potatoes, but just as smooth and creamy! I'm always a little suspicious of lighter recipes that are substitutions of classics, but mashed cauliflower is legitimately delicious. This low-carb Cauliflower Mash recipe is delicious and hearty without the potatoes!

But bow your head in gratitude to the cauliflower. (What a friend we have in cauliflower!) Add water to come just above the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, wash cauliflower and its leaves. You can have CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES 2012 using 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES 2012

1. You need 3 medium of cauliflower heads.
2. You need 1/4 cup of diced onion.
3. You need 1 clove of garlic-minced.
4. It's 6 of 1" squares butter.
5. You need 1 cup of sharp cheese (1" cubes or shredded).
6. You need 1 tbsp of parsley-minced.
7. It's 3/4 cup of chip dip.
8. You need 1 of salt & pepper to taste.

Make this recipe for cauliflower mashed potatoes instead of regular mashed potatoes for a low-carb alternative. Mashed potatoes are always a hit, no matter if it's for a holiday celebration or a simple weeknight side dish with dinner. How to make cauliflower mashed potatoes. Boil the cauliflower florets with salted water to help season the vegetables while cooking.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES 2012 step by step

1. Separate florets into 2" chunks, cutting out the stem..
2. Steam in a large pot with 1" of water loosly covered til just fork tender (el dente)..
3. Drain a few minutes til almost dry..
4. Place in Cuisinart or large food processor using the metal blade..
5. Whip while slowly adding each of the other ingredients in order until all are thuroughly mixed..

I remember watching episodes of Giada at Home when munchkin was a baby. I would hear her talk about her daughter and speak of how she would try so many things and she was loving vegetables. Mashed cauliflower makes a healthy and satisfying alternative to mashed potatoes. Don't get me wrong, I still love real mashed potatoes, but if you need to avoid starches (like if you're following a specific carbohydrate diet or GAPS protocol), or are following another special diet around the holidays. This cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe saves a lot of calories when compared to regular mashed potatoes!