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CREAMY CAULIFLOWER MASHED
POTATOES
 
1 bag frozen cauliflower florets
4 to 6 oz. cream cheese (to taste)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 to 4 oz. butter, softened (to taste)
garlic salt, ranch dressing powder, pepper, vege-sal, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, etc.

Microwave cauliflower in microwave safe container and cover with plastic wrap to keep the steam in (follow instructions on bag for the most part).

Cook until cauliflower is very well done (soft!) approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

When cauliflower is cool enough for you to handle, squeeze as much water out of it as possible. (You can drain it right in the plastic wrapper it comes in by poking holes in the bottom).

Next, put the cauliflower into a food processor (s-blade) and whir on high for a few minutes. Add the cream cheese, and butter. Mix well; the whole point of this process is to make the cauliflower creamy and smooth.

Check the consistency. If it is too thick for you, add a tiny bit of cream, mix, and check again. Too much liquid and you will end up with soup (hence the draining!)

OK, now the fun part. Add seasoning to taste. A few shakes of Ranch dressing powder can really spice it up. Or add garlic, salt and pepper, cheddar cheese, or a dash of chili powder. Serve hot/warm... you may need to heat it quickly in the microwave before serving, but usually it's good to go to the table.

Enjoy!

Submitted by: Stephanie

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

recipe reviews
Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
 #24374
 Sunny (Oklahoma) says:
Sounds like a delicious sub for potatoes...and SO EASY too! Can't wait to try! thnx
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 Sassa (California) says:
Excellent! I didn't add the heavy cream, or other cheeses, but instead I added a small potato I had microwaved and some chopped garlic. We loved it!
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 Lisa (Texas) says:
I was looking for a low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. This recipe is perfect! I used my blender because I don't have a food processor. I added garlic, chives, and some parmesean cheese! Next time I will try the ranch! Thank you!
 #101093
 Junnkobe (United States) says:
There is no mention of potatoes even though the title says mashed potatoes.
 #101098
 Cindy (New Jersey) says:
They're an alternative to real mashed potatoes. Just don't tell your family!
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 Ruth (Tennessee) says:
Love this! I've tried creamed cauliflower before, and my husband (who doesn't do veggies) never liked it. He LOVED this, and it was so much more creamy. We did ranch and some fresh romano cheese- mmmm!!!
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 Joanie (Oregon) says:
I would use the ranch dressing instead of the cream if this needed to be thinned to a creamier consistency.

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