Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
- 10m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
4 servings This mashed potato alternative is much quicker and very tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock or broth or water
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream, sour cream, or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Black pepper to taste
- (Minced chives)
- (1 tablespoon chopped parsley or tarragon)
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock or broth or water
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream, sour cream, or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Black pepper to taste
- (Minced chives)
- (1 tablespoon chopped parsley or tarragon)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Cut into florets, cutting off the tough end of the stem of: 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
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Step 2.
Place in a large saucepan and add: 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock or broth or water; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt
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Step 3.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes. Mash or puree in the pan with an immersion blender or transfer to a food processor and puree, adding: ½ cup heavy cream, sour cream, or plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon butter
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Step 4.
Season with: Black pepper to taste; (Minced chives); (1 tablespoon chopped parsley or tarragon)