Low-Carb Mashed Not-Potatoes Made with Cauliflower Recipe

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Low-Carb Mashed Not-Potatoes Made with Cauliflower

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Low-Carb Mashed Not-Potatoes Made with Cauliflower. Steam the cauliflower till well-cooked. Add 2-3 tbsp. of butter and mash. If you like it a little chunky, use a potato-masher or mixer. If you like it very smooth, use a stem/wand-type mixer. Add cream, a tbsp. at a time, till desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.

Author: Andrew DiMino
Category: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower, trimmed, washed and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons cream, or sour cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Steam the cauliflower till well-cooked.
Add 2-3 tbsp. of butter and mash.
If you like it a little chunky, use a potato-masher or mixer. If you like it very smooth, use a stem/wand-type mixer.
Add cream, a tbsp. at a time, till desired consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Variation: Twice-baked not-potato casserole

Add grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (optional), a beaten egg or some sour cream, and put in a casserole dish. You can top with more grated cheese.

Broil till top is browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 242
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 199mg
Fat: 26g (92.2% calories from fat)
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g (2g net Carbs)
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 77mg

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