Forget About Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Cauliflower is the New Best Thing

Mashed cauliflower
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Sure, mashed potatoes might hold the title of being your favorite side dish. But that will change once you try mashed cauliflower. This side dish is a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes or a way to break the routine and add something new to your meals. Here’s how to make them.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cauliflower head
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoon shredded parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Wash the cauliflower, remove the leaves, and put it in a pot of boiling water. Boil until it is soft when you pierce through it with a fork. It usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pan and then sauté garlic for about a minute. Remove the pan from the stove.
  3. Take half of the cooked cauliflower head and put it in a blender. Blend at a maximum speed until you get a smooth consistency. At this point, start adding the other half in smaller batches and continue blending.
  4. Add the sautéed garlic, shredded parmesan, and cream cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Give it a few more spins for all the ingredients to combine and serve with chicken, corned beef, or any other dish of your choice.