Your guests will probably never know that these rich mashed potatoes contain no potatoes at all. They are made from cauliflower. Great for low-carb diets. These are doubly good with bacon bits added.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (discard core and large stems)
- 1 (14 ounces) can chicken or vegetable broth (or homemade - about 1-3/4 cups)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and green parts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Place cauliflower florets in a large saucepan. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly through a fine sieve and return to the pot over low heat. Cook about 2 more minutes to dry out excess moisture, stirring constantly. (It's okay that they break apart.)Pour cauliflower into food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onion, salt, and pepper. Pulse to combine. Reheat before serving, if necessary.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Mock mashed potatoes are great for low-carb diets.
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