Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

A mashed potato substitute that's health conscious and free of butter and heavy cream. Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is creamy, flavourful, and delicious without all of the calories and extra fat. The addition of fresh green onions adds a crisp, refreshing taste. A great side for any meal, but impressive and tasty enough for something special like Thanksgiving!

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Ingredients

2 large heads cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, optional (save some for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, cover the florets with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil the cauliflower until fork tender. This will take about 30 minute depending on the size of the cauliflower florets.
Drain the cauliflower well and transfer back to the pot.
Add the cream cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the green onions and parsley, if using, and return the pot the the burner. Allow the cauliflower to remain on a very low simmer for 20 minutes so that the ingredients marry together and some of the moisture evaporates.

Notes

Want more onion flavour? Peel and quarter a white onion and add it to the pot when boiling the cauliflower. When you drain the cauliflower, discard the onion.

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