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Healthy Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower - and the secret to making fluffy, delicious mashed cauliflower that tastes JUST like mashed potatoes!
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5 from 2 votes

Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

Cauliflower is super healthy, low calorie, and can be pretty darn delicious as a side, cozied up next to meatloaf, or tucked under stroganoff. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed cauliflower recipe, parmesan cauliflower, parmesan mashed cauliflower
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets, trimmed of as much of the stems as possible
  • 1 large russet potato peeled and cut into 1" cubes
  • 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with about an inch and a half of water. Fit with a steamer basket and put the cauliflower and potatoes inside.
  • Cover, bring the water to a boil, and steam until very tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain well and return the cooked vegetables to the empty pot on the stove top with the heat turned off.
  • Allow them to stand for about 3 minutes so that the water can evaporate and the cauliflower can dry out.
  • Add sour cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth. Serve with minced fresh chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9.3mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 0.6g