Garlic Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower
Smooth, creamy mashed cauliflower with sautéed garlic, butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan. A rich, savory keto side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 276kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
- Skillet
- Colander
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice approximately 2 bags
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Microwave the cauliflower. Cook the frozen cauliflower rice according to the package directions until tender.
- Sauté the garlic. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant without browning.
- Reduce the moisture. Add the cooked cauliflower rice to the skillet with the garlic butter. Stir and cook for approximately 2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
- Blend until smooth. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a food processor or suitable blending vessel. Add the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season. Add the table salt and black pepper. Blend briefly to incorporate.
- Serve warm. The mashed cauliflower will thicken slightly as it rests.
Notes
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and serving sizes. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting dietary fiber and, when applicable, eligible sweeteners such as allulose and erythritol from total carbohydrates.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15.3g | Fat: 20.1g | Saturated Fat: 12.1g | Sodium: 677mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 4.1g | Net Carbohydrates: 7.6g