Mock Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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.
Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.
Serving Size: Makes 2-4 servings (nutrition info based on 2)
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIRTHWARRIOR.
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.
Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.
Serving Size: Makes 2-4 servings (nutrition info based on 2)
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIRTHWARRIOR.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 229.5
- Total Fat: 18.3 g
- Cholesterol: 48.4 mg
- Sodium: 377.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
Member Reviews
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CD13940041
Cauliflower WILL not ever taste like potatoes. I might as well drowned it in vinegar to get it down like usual. I even tried some of my favorite seasoning for mashed potatoes, smoked paprika. I couldn't hardly take one bite. Also, the cleanup from the meal really is ridiculous. Sorry. - 5/19/13