Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(48)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg / 2lb cauliflower florets (Note 1)
- 2 garlic cloves (, peeled, whole)
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (25g) parmesan cheese (, shredded)
- 1/4 cup (55g) sour cream (, optional)
- 1 - 3 tbsp cooking water
- Salt and pepper (, to taste)
- Melted butter, parsley, pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut the larger florets in half or quarter so they're all about the same size.
Step 2
Add cauliflower and garlic into a large pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until very soft.
Step 3
Scoop out a mug of cooking water.
Step 4
Drain well, then transfer to food processor.
Step 5
Add remaining ingredients, starting with no water, blitz until smooth. (Use handheld blender stick if you don't have food processor)
Step 6
Use reserved cooking water to adjust consistency to taste and help puree smooth.
Step 7
Adjust salt and pepper to taste
Step 8
Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with melted butter and garnish with parsley if desired.
Step 9
Serve as a side with anything that you'd usually serve with mashed potato!
Step 10
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