This mashed cauliflower recipe has just 5 grams net carbs per serving. Compared to the 30 grams net carbohydrates in regular mashed potatoes, this low carb cauliflower mash is a much healthier option. If you’re looking for how to make mashed cauliflower keto, you can use this recipe, or any other as long as it does not add any actual potatoes.
This mashed cauliflower recipe is for those of us low-carb peeps who like to pretend that we are eating mashed potatoes. Serve with butter if desired. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes; drain.
Remove from heat and add to a large food processor along with cooked cauliflower, parmesan, and cream cheese. Season with a dash of salt and pepper, to taste. Blend until the cauliflower is smooth and resembles the texture of mashed potatoes. Alternatively, mash with a masher until it looks like mashed potatoes.
Yes, you can use cauliflower rice to make cauliflower mash. You can cook cauliflower rice like this, but cook for a few extra minutes to make it mushy enough for a mash. You’ll need 1.5 pounds of cauliflower rice if you want to use it in this garlic mashed cauliflower recipe.