Creamy Cauliflower Mash
The most smooth and creamy mashed cauliflower with beautiful, decadent flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano or parmesan, finely shredded
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
- red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot half way with water and place it over high heat
- While the water is heating, chop the cauliflower up into 1 inch pieces
- Once the water is boiling, add a large pinch of salt and add the cauliflower
- Boil the cauliflower for 10 minutes or until very soft
- Drain the water from the pot, but leave the cauliflower inside the pot
- Return the pot to the stovetop and reduce the heat to medium
- Cook the cauliflower for 60-90 seconds, tossing them around in the pot until the cauliflower dries out
- Transfer the cauliflower into a food processor along with 1/3 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of finely shredded parmigiano reggiano or parmesan, 3 crushed cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper
- Pulse until smooth
- Garnish with black pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley (optional)