Lindas Faux Mashed Potatoescauliflower Recipes

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

FAKE MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam the cauliflower until tender.
• I prefer to do this in the microwave. Drain well.
• Place the steamed cauliflower in the food processor or mixer.
• Do not put it in a blender, it doesn't give it the right consistency.
• Pulse slowly adding only a little of the cream, butter and sour cream at a time.
• Watch out that it doesn't get too runny.
• Add the garlic and salt and pepper.
• Keep mixing until smooth.

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED FAUX POTATOES - LOW CARB!!!

Steps:

• Steam the frozen cauliflower (all 2 pounds of it) until it's ready.
• Separate head of garlic into individual cloves.
• Toss in olive oil and wrap tightly in small piece of aluminum foil.
• Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 minutes.
• When the garlic has cooled to the touch you should be able to squeeze it out of the 'paper' shell of the individual cloves.
• Mash the roasted garlic with a fork.
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• Place the cooked cauliflower into a food processor/Cuisinart along with the garlic, sour cream, cream cheese, butter, and salt and white pepper in a mixer bowl, and whip at medium speed until smooth and all the spices are blended.
• OPTIONAL: Add cream or milk to adjust consistency. Note: If you are going to be using this as a topping for the Shepherd's Pie, you will want to keep it thick. If it's a side dish and you want it a bit thinner - go for it.
• Enjoy, and tell me how you liked it!

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam or microwave cauliflower until Very soft.
• Put cauliflower in blender or food processor with butter and sour cream.
• Process or blend until creamy like mashed potatoes.
• Add seasonings to taste and serve immediately.
• Grated cheese or minced chives make a nice topping.