Mock Potatocauliflower Chips 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.

MOCK MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Core the cauliflower heads and cut the stems and florets into 1-inch pieces.
• Bring 1 inch water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer insert. Put the cauliflower into the pot, cover and steam until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Lift the cauliflower pieces from the saucepan and spread out on a large platter lined with a clean kitchen towel. Let the cauliflower dry for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the oil, thyme and garlic in a small nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Scrape the garlic oil into the bowl of a food processor.
• Add the cauliflower, yogurt, Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt and several turns of black pepper to the food processor and blend until smooth and light, scraping down the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl and top with the butter and some more black pepper. Stir the butter into the cauliflower before serving.

MOCK POTATO/CAULIFLOWER CHIPS

Steps:

• cut the stem of a cauliflower into slices like potato chips.
• fry in oil till brown.
• sprinkle with salt and eat.

MOCK " POTATO/CAULIFLOWER " SALAD

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into bite-size florets, and microwave 3 minutes til crisp-tender. Shock in cold water, changing frequently, until cool. Blot with paper towels til completely dried.
• Chop boiled eggs. Crumble bacon. Add all vegetables, garlic, eggs, and bacon to large mixing bowl.
• Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk til smooth. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss well.
• Chill at least 2 hours. Keeps 3-4 days in fridge.

CAULIFLOWER "POTATO" SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place cauliflower into a large mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
• Add bacon, eggs, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion, dill, mustard, salt, and pepper to the bowl of cauliflower and stir well to combine. Serve immediately.

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.

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MOCK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• Spread cauliflower pieces onto a metal tray and freeze until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, celery, bacon, onion, pickles, mustard, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add cooled cauliflower and eggs; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
• In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes 10 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain, and set aside.
• In a pot, place the cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam 5 minutes, until tender but still firm. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in the flour. Gradually stir in the heavy cream until thickened. Remove from heat, and mix in 1/2 cup Swiss cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the potatoes and cauliflower in the prepared casserole dish. Pour the cream sauce over the potatoes and cauliflower, and sprinkle with the remaining Swiss cheese.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.