Spicy Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower is a wonderful substitution for potatoes. It tastes a little like mashed potatoes and my kids told me they never would have known it was cauliflower if I hadn’t told them.

This spicy mashed cauliflower is a new favorite at our house.

Why This Recipe Works

• Cauliflower is low in carbs and full of nutrition.
• This mashed cauliflower recipe is a healthy and hearty alternative to mashed potatoes.
• This recipe is so easy to customize!

Ingredient Notes

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions. 

• Cauliflower
• Heavy cream
• Milk
• Garlic powder
• Stone ground mustard
• Butter
• Salt

How To Make This Recipe

1. 
   
   Bring about 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the cauliflower florets. Cover and steam until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
   
   
2. 
   
   Remove from heat and drain water from pot. Mash the cauliflower with a masher or with an immersion blender.
   
   
3. 
   
   Mix in the cream, milk, garlic powder, mustard, butter and salt.
   
   
4. 
   
   Stir well and serve.
   
   

Expert Tips

• Feel free to customize this recipe by adding in bacon, green onions, or your favorite herbs and spices.
• Although I love using stone ground mustard in this recipe, dijon mustard will also work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Best Way To Mash The Cauliflower?

I like using an immersion blender, but a regular blender works as well. If you prefer a more textured mash, use a masher instead.

Can I Use Frozen Cauliflower?

If using frozen cauliflower, be sure to thaw it first.

Enjoy!

Spicy Mashed Cauliflower

By: Joanie Zisk

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Creamy and spicy Mashed Cauliflower is a great alternative to mashed potatoes! Low in carbs but high in nutrition.

Ingredients 

• ▢ 1 medium head of cauliflower , cut into florets
• ▢ 1/2 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1/4 cup milk
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions 

• Bring about 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the cauliflower florets. Cover and steam until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and drain water from pot. Mash the cauliflower with a masher or with an immersion blender.
• Mix in the cream, milk, garlic powder, mustard, butter and salt.
• Stir well and serve.