Faux Mashed potatoes?

[JulieB]

Re: Faux Mashed potatoes?

Try boiling it rather than steaming...if you want smooth (no lumps), then the food processor is likely the only way...maybe try the hand mixer first, and it you can't get it smooth enough do the food processor...

I like the idea of adding cream cheese...this will help thicken it rather than thining it like cream or butter. I think you'll have to play around with it to get it exactly the way you want it...

[Wallbank1982]

Re: Faux Mashed potatoes?

I have been using this recipe from Linda's website


FAUX MASHED POTATOES
From fresh cauliflower:
1 small-medium fresh cauliflower, about 16 ounces
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chop the cauliflower into small pieces and place in a large covered casserole dish. Add 1 tablespoon water; cover and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Stir and cook another 5 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes; drain briefly. Place in a food processor along with the butter and heavy cream. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper and reheat in the microwave, if necessary.
Makes about 4 servings or about 2 1/4 cups mashed cauliflower
Do not freeze
From frozen cauliflower:
16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower
2 tablespoons water
1-2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Place frozen cauliflower in a casserole with a lid; add the water. Cover and microwave on HIGH about 8-10 minutes, until very tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well and put cauliflower in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Remove to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper and butter. Reheat in the microwave, if necessary.
Makes about 4 servings
Do not freeze Per Serving: 78 Calories; 6g Fat; 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Recipes

and have found them really good!! I make them half the recipe at a time though. There are some more greast recipes on there too!!