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Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

This mashed cauliflower tastes so good, our family prefers it over mashed potatoes! Cheesy cauliflower mash is the perfect side dish for your low carb meals.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Keyword: cauliflower mash, cauliflower mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • 8x8-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower washed and stemmed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup half and half warmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz. block mozzarella divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
  • While the oven is preheating, cut cauliflower into large florets. Place florets and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil on the stovetop; boil until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer cauliflower and garlic to a blender with half and half, melted butter and salt. Blend until combined. Blend in the cream cheese, then the egg; process until smooth.
  • Pour half the cauliflower batter into the prepared baking dish. Cut half of the cheese into small dices and spread evenly over the cauliflower in the pan. Pour the rest of the cauliflower over top the diced cheese.
  • Bake 25 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the remaining half of the cheese. After 25 minutes, remove pan from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over top and return to oven. Bake an additional 15 minutes, or until slightly golden.

Notes

  • Cheese: Keep the cheese cold in the fridge until its time to dice it or shred it. It is much easier to slice and shred cold cheese.
  • Double: You can easily double this recipe and bake in a 9x13-inch pan. Or, double it and bake in two 8x8-inch pans so you have one to share or one to freeze for later!
  • Make-ahead: This cauliflower mash can be assembled and baked the day before, then reheated in the oven the next day.
  • Nutrition Info: Estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg