Lemon Garlic Mashed Cauliflower "Potatoes"

Lemon Garlic Mashed Cauliflower "Potatoes" - This recipe for cauliflower mashed potatoes is low carb, gluten-free, and very kid friendly. 

Ohhhh, my darling foodies! 

Today I am bringing you quite possibly the easiest recipe I have ever posted BUT also quite possibly my new favorite side dish!

I have not tried to hide my new obsession love of cauliflower. 

Things like Cheesy Cauliflower Tots, Loaded Cauliflower Casserole, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Cauliflower Hash, Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice, Shrimp and Bacon Cauliflower Fried Rice, Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese Soup, annnddd well, you get the picture right?

That dreaded veggie from my childhood, the one that haunted me in my nightmares, has now been elevated to "favorite" and I can't seem to get enough.

In fact, I have gotten to the place that I can say I would rather have this than regular mashed potatoes 😱

Crazy I know, coming from this midwest born, steak and potatoes running through my blood, girl. But it is true. 

I 💗 cauliflower!!

Of course, it doesn't hurt that these Lemon Garlic Mashed Cauliflower "Potatoes" pretty much taste just like regular mashed potatoes.

Shocking but true I swear ✋

Mashed cauliflower has a very similar texture to mashed potatoes and a sweet buttery flavor. 

How can you go wrong with that??

Plus, pardon me while I get a little serious on ya, OK?

Yes, potatoes do have some food benefits and a baked potato is much better than fried or, God forbid, the high processed boxed variations 😖

Which I may, or may not have loved and eaten just about every week for the better part of my young adulthood.

BUT, here is why cauliflower is the bomb, and a much better choice:

• Nutrient Dense – Potatoes and cauliflower are both nutritious sources of key vitamins, but their content varies. It’s very true that potatoes provide a ton of vitamin C, (11.6 mg per cup to be exact) and B6, potassium, and iron. But, just a cup of cauliflower contains with 55 mg in each 1-cup serving, comparable levels of B6 and folate, and an extra dose of vitamin K. 
• Fewer Pesticides – Did you know that potatoes rank high on the list of foods heavily sprayed with pesticides. 🤢  To be honest with you, non-organic cauliflower is on the list as well but falls much lower on the list. So, when organic isn’t available, cauliflower is still a better choice.
• Lower Carbohydrate Load – According to the USDA website, one small potato contains over 20 grams of carbohydrates. Cauliflower, in comparison? Only 5.3 grams 😲. Yes, we need carbohydrates for energy, but consuming too many can work against us. These “potatoes” protect blood sugar levels and prevent insulin spikes that take a toll on health.
• Calories and Fat - A 1-cup serving of boiled potatoes contains 0.16 g of fat; the same amount of boiled cauliflower contains 0.56 g of fat. In boiled form, potatoes contain more calories than cauliflower, with 134 compared to the 28 in a single serving. If you are looking to restrict your calorie intake, cauliflower is the way to go!

OK, so I will get off my cauliflower soap box and just talk plainly about how flippin' good this recipe is! 

With just a hint of garlic and lemon, a teeeeeensy bit of cream cheese, and a bit of butter, these "fauxtatoes" will convince even the pickiest eater to make the switch.

Trust me, when the Mr gets excited when you are going to make this recipe you know it is good. The only time he really wants potato anymore is when we have steak, then he wants a good ol' fashioned baked potato. I need to come up with a way to replace that with cauliflower.

Hhmmm let me think on that one for a while!

Yield: 4 servingsAuthor: Bobbi Hass-Burleson

Lemon Garlic Mashed Cauliflower "Potatoes"

With just a hint of garlic and lemon, a teeeeeensy bit of cream cheese, and a bit of butter, these "fauxtatoes" will convince even the pickiest eater to make the switch from potatoes to cauliflower.

prep time: 5 MINScook time: 10 MINStotal time: 15 mins

ingredients:

• 1 large head of cauliflower (3 pounds or so), separated into florets
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons milk
• Kosher salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper

instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 
2. Add the cauliflower and garlic cloves and cook until the cauliflower is very tender (when you pierce it with a knife it goes in easily), about 7 to 10 minutes. 
3. Drain well.
4. Transfer cauliflower, garlic, lemon zest, cream cheese, and to a food processor and secure the lid. Process the cauliflower mixture until there are no lumps and it's smooth like mashed potatoes. 
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

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