Description
Keto Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is an easy low-carb side dish that will satisfy your mashed potato cravings. Make it using an Instant Pot or on the stove-top, then bake it with cheese in the oven for a hot, creamy, cheesy accompaniment to your roast beef, grilled chicken, pork chops, or even Thanksgiving dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads of fresh cauliflower
- Water for cooking
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese (or cheddar cheese blend of choice)
- Fresh chives for garnish, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the cauliflower away from the core and discard the core. Roughly chop the cauliflower florets into bite size chunks.
- If using an Instant Pot: Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot along with the chopped cauliflower. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Set to pressure cook for 3 minutes. When the 3-minute cook time is finished, turn the valve to quick release. Once all of the pressure is released, open the Instant Pot and pour the cauliflower into a colander to drain off any excess water.
- If using the stove top to cook the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower in a large pot and cover with water. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender. Pour the cauliflower into a colander to drain.
- Pour the hot cauliflower into a large bowl and add the butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Use an immersion blender to puree the cauliflower until smooth, or transfer to a food processor to puree.
- Pour half of the cauliflower into a 9×12 glass casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Top with the remaining cauliflower, then sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake the mashed cauliflower for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted and the cauliflower is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve hot with fresh chives if desired.
