Super Easy Faux Mashed Potatos
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1 lb. bags, Frozen Cauliflower depending on quantity serving.1/3 c. Heavy Cream4 oz. Cream Cheese, Reduced Fat optional.1-2 Tbsp. Un-Salted ButterSalt & Pepper to Taste. * Garlic may be added but will up the Carb values.Tools: Large Pot, Strainer, Food Processor or Hand Mixer, Serving bowl.
Simmer cauliflower in Large Pot with enough water to allow circulation. Add the cream to the water (this prevents 'browning' discoloration). When cauliflower is tender, drain thoroughly.
Put still warm cauliflower in Food Processor or large bowl for a Hand Mixer, add softened cream cheese, butter & seasonings. You may leave in original cooking pot to use with the hand mixer. Process till smooth. (May be done in more than one batch for large quantities).
Add some 'zing' by additons of sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, etc.
* Keep in mind calorie/carb difference though.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELLPRO.
Put still warm cauliflower in Food Processor or large bowl for a Hand Mixer, add softened cream cheese, butter & seasonings. You may leave in original cooking pot to use with the hand mixer. Process till smooth. (May be done in more than one batch for large quantities).
Add some 'zing' by additons of sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, etc.
* Keep in mind calorie/carb difference though.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELLPRO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 146.2
- Total Fat: 14.4 g
- Cholesterol: 45.1 mg
- Sodium: 673.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
Member Reviews
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SASSRA68
good sub for potatoes! great with cheese and sour cream! - 7/2/08
Reply from CD3343212 (7/3/08)
Glad U liked! U can always treat them as if it were a "loaded potato" & their just as good frozen & reheated too! I've also used them to mak a 'Shepherd Style" Pie!