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Mashed Cauliflower

March 31, 2015 by Keri 26 Comments

Creamy mashed cauliflower is the perfect low-carb side option for your Easter meal! Flavored with garlic, rosemary, and cheese this veggie dish is sure to please. Cheesy Mashed CauliflowerHappy Tuesday! I had planned on posting yesterday, but the weekend was busy and I ended up having a busy Monday as well. I realized last night around 10pm that I never typed up my blog post! 

I hope you all had a fun weekend! I celebrated my niece, Adelyn’s first birthday with my family. I made chicken skewers with a big salad and homemade poppyseed dressing, spinach and artichoke dip, and cheesy pepper popcorn. I’m pretty sure I mention that popcorn in almost every post! Here are two of my favorite photos from the day:Addie 2How cute is that outfit? It’s a personalized onesie and handmade tutu from Etsy!First TasteFirst taste of birthday cake! Addie was very dainty with her bites and then her mother started smashing her “smash cake” for her. Well, then she joined in and ended up being a sticky mess afterwards! Addie was a trooper throughout the whole day – she didn’t nap once and was really into opening her presents. 

Addie’s actual birthday is April 1st (tomorrow), so the celebration will continue!

Ok, onto a delicious side dish to go with that amazing Easter Ham. Cauliflower is all the rage these days – you can make pizza with it, breadsticks, rice, add it to cream sauces, etc. It’s always been one of my favorite vegetables, but I’ve always been so skeptical of mashed cauliflower. Once I finally tried it I ended up loving it! 

Now, I won’t lie to you and tell you that these taste like mashed potatoes. However, they are creamy and very tasty! So, if you’re looking a for a healthier, low-carb side dish, you’ll love this recipe. Cauliflower MashMelt butter on top and you’ve got a sinful tasting dish that is good for you! Of course there is some cheese in there. I use mascarpone to add creaminess and parmesan to add flavor. The combination is perfect with the mild garlic flavor and rosemary. There is also a hint of nutmeg, which just goes really well in anything creamy.

This mashed cauliflower is what I served alongside my Apricot and Riesling Glazed Ham – it went perfect together!Mashed Cauliflower


Mashed Cauliflower
2015-03-31 08:02:50
Serves 4
Creamy mashed cauliflower is the perfect low-carb side option for your Easter meal! Flavored with garlic, rosemary, and cheese this veggie dish is sure to please.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 Head Cauliflower, cut into florets
  2. 1 Clove Garlic, peeled and left whole
  3. ½ Teaspoon Fresh Rosemary
  4. 2 Tablespoons Mascarpone Cheese
  5. 2 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  6. 1/8 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  7. Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  8. Butter, for topping, optional
Instructions
  1. Steam the cauliflower florets and garlic clove for about 15 minutes, or until very tender. Transfer the cauliflower to a paper towel lined plate and pat very dry. The more liquid you soak up, the creamier your puree will be.
  2. Place the cauliflower in a food processor along with the rosemary, mascarpone cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pulse until the cauliflower is pureed and creamy, scraping down the sides to make sure all is incorporated.
  3. Top with butter if desired and serve.
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Lovely comments

  1. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    March 31, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Your niece is just too cute Keri! I love her little outfit. What a sweetie! And I just love mashed cauliflower. Great low carb swap for mashed potatoes. So smart adding marscapone cheese!
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! I’m obsessed with mascarpone cheese – it makes everything better! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    March 31, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    That looks amazing, I would never be able to tell that they are not real potatoes! They look so flavorful and yummy!! 🙂
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks, Christina!

      Reply
  3. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    March 31, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    This mashed cauliflower looks so creamy and yummy! I really like the idea of adding Mascarpone. Your niece is pretty much the cutest thing ever. I love her curly head of hair! I bet you are absolutely smitten with her. My niece is 7 months old right now and I’m basically obsessed…
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks, Annie! She is a cutie and that curly hair is just wild – it can’t be tamed ! 😉

      Reply
  4. Coty and [email protected] says

    March 31, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    This looks delicious! I love the addition of mascarpone and parmesan cheese!
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks! The addition of the cheeses really add to the creamy texture and make it taste luxurious!

      Reply
  5. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    March 31, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    awww…. your niece is so cute, Keri! her dress is really very pretty! she must be very happy to get a WHOLE cake at her disposal 🙂 PS: love the mashed cauliflower! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you Savita! She was unsure about the cake at first, but once she had a few bites she was all about it!

      Reply
  6. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    March 31, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Addie is so adorable! I’m glad her party was a success. Love this low carb side option! I am always in need of one! lol Pinned!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks, Mariah!

      Reply
  7. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

    March 31, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    I have always wanted to try mashed cauliflower! This looks SO good!
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks, Cathleen! It’s so good!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    April 1, 2015 at 6:10 am

    Okay – That baby is perfect. 🙂 I’m obsessed with my niece. She’s hilarious. Keri, this cauliflower looks delicious. What a perfect side for Easter or any weeknight meal.

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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you Erin!

      Reply
  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:27 am

    This looks like the perfect cauliflower, Keri! I’ve always wanted to try a mashed version, so you are definitely convincing me to get on that asap. I love how creamy and full of flavor this is!
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      You’ll love it Gayle! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  10. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    April 1, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Your niece is so precious Keri! I love her red curls! I’ll have to try your recipe for mashed cauliflower because mine was terrible! 🙂
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks, Rachelle!

      Reply
  11. Maya @ Treats and Eats says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    This looks great Keri! I’ve just discovered that I actually like cauliflower but I haven’t tried a mashed variety yet- putting this on the list!
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      If you like cauliflower, you’ll love this! Thanks, Maya!

      Reply
  12. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I’ve never tried mashed cauliflower – but this looks so creamy and delicious! Bookmarking to try soon!
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    • identiconKeri says

      April 2, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you Jess!

      Reply
  13. Kelley Simmons says

    April 3, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Adorable pictures! Sounds like you had an awesome weekend! Will be trying your mashed cauliflower looks amazing!
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