Craving Mashed potatoes while following a low carb ketogenic diet?
Mashed potatoes are too high in carbs to be keto-friendly. Mashed Cauliflower is a good keto alternative.
1 cup of mashed potatoes contains 35 grams of total carbs, while 1 cup of cauliflower mashed only has 11 grams total carbs.
Mashed cauliflower is a low-carb and keto substitute for mashed potatoes.
It’s a velvety cauliflower puree that’s as creamy and rich as its potato counterpart.
All you need is 5 main ingredients:
- Cauliflower
- Cream cheese
- Milk
- Garlic
- Butter
With cream cheese, milk and butter, it’s almost guaranteed to come out creamy and heavenly.
It’s a great sub to mashed potatoes without all the carbs.
Ready to give this mashed cauliflower recipe a try?
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Keto Cauliflower Mashed Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, florets removed
- 4 oz cream cheese (cut into chunks)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter (cut into chunks)
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
- 4 gloves garlic
- 3/4 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water for cauliflower. Once it comes to a boil, add cauliflower florets and add a few pinches of salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain the water and press the florets with paper towels to remove the excess water.
- Return the cauliflower to the pot and mash with a masher or fork until smooth. or until you reach the desired consistency.
- Add the cream cheese, butter, and milk and stir. Season with salt. Continue to mash until it's all seasoned and creamy. Add a drop of milk if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Dress it with chives and a slice of butter.
Notes
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