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Roasted Cauliflower Mash - A Low Carb Mash

Low Carb cauliflower mash in a bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 200 kcal
Net Carbs 6.2 g
A simple low carb recipe for mashed cauliflower that actually tastes good! No more watery, falvourless mash at your next holiday meal. Cauliflower is roasted either stovetop or in the oven, then whipped with an immersion blender until smooth and rich. A perfect mashed potato substitute.

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 large Cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons Oil/butter/ghee
  • ¼ cup Cream cheese
  • cup Butter
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by cleaning the cauliflower and breaking it into florets.

Oven Roasting Method:

  • Prepare the cauliflower for roasting. Spread the cauliflower out on the foil lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss the florets making sure to coat each one with the oil and seasonings. Feel free to toss in other flavours here such as garlic powder, cayenne, or other herbs and spices
    1 large Cauliflower, 2 tablespoons Oil/butter/ghee, Salt & pepper
  • Bake the cauliflower until golden brown. Bake at 375°F [190°C] for 30-40 minutes, or until the outer parts of the florets are golden brown and starting to crisp
  • Transfer roasted cauliflower to a pot for mashing.

Stovetop Method

  • Fry cauliflower until golden brown. Heat oil in a deep fry pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower florets, salt liberally, and fry, stirring occasionally until the cauliflower has started to brown and become crispy. Do not cover the pot, you want the steam to escape.

Mashing/Whipping The Cauliflower

  • Whip/mash with an immersion blender. In a pot over low heat add cubed cream cheese and butter. Allow the cheese and butter a moment to soften from the heat and then begin to breakdown the large florets with an immersion blender by repeatedly plunging the blender down on top of the cauliflower until it breaks down into a smooth mash. Continue to whip for several minutes until you are at your desired consistency
    ¼ cup Cream cheese, ⅓ cup Butter
  • Serve with more butter, herbs, along side your favourite meals, or on top of a Shepherds pie and enjoy!

Notes

Tip: If you would like to make a roasted garlic mashed cauliflower, wrap whole unpeeled cloves of garlic in some foil with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast in the oven alongside the cauliflower.
A spoonful of bacon fat into the mash instead of butter will give it a wonderfully smoky flavour
Getting the Right Consistency: 
Too thin and watery: Continue to simmer over low heat until you are satisfied. Keep the heat low and stir continuously. Otherwise kind of violent bubbles start to spatter everywhere.
Too thick and viscous: Add more butter or even a few tablespoons of heavy whipping cream and give it a few more pulses with the immersion blender.
If the mash cools too much on the stove, simply reheat with some added butter. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10.3gProtein: 4.7gFat: 16gSodium: 430mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 60mgSugar Alcohols: 0.12gNet Carbs: 6.2g
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Keywords: low carb mash, low carb side dish, Mash Caulilflower, Thanksgiving sides