Keto Creamy Cauliflower Mash

This recipe for keto cauliflower mash is sure to fool your taste buds into thinking you are having mashed potatoes.

It’s a recipe for a creamy, cheesy, garlicky,  low-carb cauliflower mash that will be a great replacement for regular white potato mash.

My recipe is my take on a low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. Thankfully, just because it’s low in carbs doesn’t mean it’s not a flat-out delicious option.

Can I just say that my family absolutely loves this faux mashed potato recipe, and that’s why I can’t wait for you to try.

As a fan of all things cauliflower, you should also check out our keto mac and cheese, our keto cauliflower rice, and our keto cauliflower raw salad. All fantastic ways to include more of this super-food cruciferous vegetable!

In fact, I have an entire collection of cauliflower recipes that are perfect for anyone on a low-carb diet.

Keto Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower puree is easier to make than traditional mashed potatoes; a cauliflower mash has less prep time since peeling the cauliflower is unnecessary.

Just because cauliflower is a much lower-carb option doesn’t mean it’s not as light, creamy, and flat-out delicious as mashed potatoes.

The key to mimicking the flavor of mashed potatoes using cauliflower is in the ingredients added. Since cauliflower has a very mild taste, it absorbs whatever seasoning you add to it.

One of my texture and flavor hacks is adding cream cheese. This ensures that the low-carb cauliflower mash is stable.

Clocking in at only 4.2 g net carbs per serving, it’s a keto cauliflower mash recipe that makes a delicious side dish that is a healthier alternative.

Amazing flavor and simple ingredients come together for the creamiest mashed cauliflower!

Benefits Of Cauliflower

Cauliflower may not be brightly colored, but it still manages to have just as many vitamins and minerals as richly colored vegetables.

It also happens to be high in fiber, which is known to be good for gut health.  A serving of cauliflower has 77% of your daily allowance of vitamin C, which can help boost immunity.

Vitamin K, which aids in bone health . Cauliflower also has vitamin B6 and folate, both of which play a crucial role in energy production. If that’s not enough, it’s also rich in potassium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus!

How To Make Keto Cauliflower Mash 

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Cauliflower is naturally a low-carb vegetable, though it contains quite a lot of water content, which, when cooked, may result in a very soggy mash or soup if not carefully prepared.

Prepare the cauliflower by rinsing it well in water and chopping off any brown spots from the stem. Bring about 2 inches of water into a pot fitted with a steamer basket and bring to a rolling boil to avoid excess moisture.

My preferred method is to add the fresh cauliflower in batches if needed so they don’t become crowded in your steamer. Alternatively, you can also cook your cauliflower in a microwave quite effortlessly.

Steam all the garlic cloves along with the cauliflower florets until fork-tender. Drain the cauliflower, place it in the middle of a kitchen towel, and squeeze out any excess liquid.

Then, transfer to a food processor or use an immersion blender and process until smooth and creamy. Add in the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream, and seasoning; blend for a few seconds until well combined.

Alternatively, you can use a potato masher in the same way you make regular mashed potatoes.

If you find that the parmesan cheese isn’t melting into the cauliflower mash, warm up the mash in a small pot on the stovetop on low and stir until it is well incorporated.

I like using an immersion blender to blend all ingredients well so there are no large pieces of cauliflower remaining, but be careful not to over-blend, or you will end up with cauliflower soup instead!

Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for three weeks.

Ingredients Needed For Keto Creamy Cauliflower Mash

The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make the creamiest cauliflower mash. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

• Cauliflower, florets 
• Full-fat cream cheese softened. Added for structure and creaminess
• Unsalted butter
• Heavy cream
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Parmesan cheese
• Sea salt
• Black pepper 
• Ground nutmeg, just a pinch
• Garlic cloves
• Parsley, for garnish
• Chives, for garnish

Here Are Some Tips To Avoid Watery Cauliflower Mash

1. Wring the steamed cauliflower in a kitchen towel to remove extra moisture. This allows you to add more liquid ingredients, like heavy cream and sour cream, without worrying about the mashed cauliflower being too loose.
2. I add cream cheese to the mashed cauliflower while blending all the ingredients together. This will enhance its creaminess as well as add some fat, which is good for keto dieters.
3. Adding parmesan cheese while blending the hot cauliflower together not only enhances the flavor but also aids in binding the mash together.

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