As for the hand blender – I finally went out this weekend and bought a hand blender/food processor combo. I believe I've made too much. I made this last night and really enjoyed it. Gina, any idea how much a head of cauliflower yields either in cups or oz? Great way to eat cauliflower and so easy to make! And you're right about the hand-held blender. If too much water remains in the pan, I turn the heat on low so the moisture evaporates as I mash.  No guilt, creamy goodness like mashed potatoes. I have to tell you that I made your spinach stuffed lasgana rolls the other day and boy were they good! I also used low fat sour cream because i had no buttermilk on hand – can't get over how great this was!!! Another one of your recipes we love. It was very good- my husband loves potatoes and gravy- he didn't even say anything when eating, he went back for seconds ð. It's good for us to know you are human and have weak moments like anyone else!!  Everything else the same. Quite yummy. Mashed cauliflower is a great low-carb, lower calorie alternative to mashed potatoes. Super easy and great flavor. Required fields are marked *, By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with SkinnyTaste. Steam or boil cauliflower and garlic until soft. These look wonderful Gina! I have to post my surprise combination side dish I had tonight! FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!!! Do you find that fresh cauliflower works better or worse than frozen? It was fabulous. Gina you did it again!!! Let's get married!!! Thank you for developing all the wonderful recipes you share with us. Do you think I could substitute regular milk for buttermilk? A perfect compliment for my burger and it'll be a side along some chicken for lunch tomorrow. Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox: Your email address will not be published. Gina, we tried this recipe tonight. And so easy to make. Thank you for sharing these recipes, I've learned so much, and you make me look like I can cook! Easy to make and delicious! Turns out the jar gravy wasn't all that good, so it probably would have been much better with homemade. Not all bacon, cheese, etc is going to have the same points, so you need to calculate that in yourself because if she gives brands, not only does that take too much time, but many of us depending on where we live cannot find the brand. Gina – this is a fantastic website and I am so glad I found it. Do you think this would be a good sidedish for the Chicken Cordon Bleu??? Any suggestions? guess it could be worse! Yum and so very easy to make. Made this tonight, with your Easy Turkey Meatloaf. My food philosophy is to eat seasonal, whole foods and maintain good portion control (everything in moderation!). Healthy and delicious… that the kind of recipes I like more. If you want more of a potato texture, you can do half mashed potatoes with half cauliflower similar to this Baked Potato Soup recipe. I was wondering though, do you have any idea what the calories would be if you got rid of the garlic?  Four cups of puréed cauliflower is 4 points.  About 30 min in the oven at 350 the next day and this was the perfect accompaniment to a beef short rib dinner for my son-in-law’s birthday. Mashed Cauliflower is essentially a creamy cauliflower puree that makes a delicious low-carb or Keto alternative to mashed potatoes. Wonderful and simple and I am completely satisfied. Gina, I made this last night and it's awesome! I love cauliflower soup, but have never made faux cauliflower mashed potatoes ~ will be trying this recipe soon! We’ll be making it again. I also used a food processor instead of a blender, and then mixed half of the bacon into the cauliflower instead of putting it all on top. It comes out to 4 points per serving, not 2. ð hehe. I can't believe it's only 2 SP! Such great recipe to try this weekend. I substituted Kefir for the buttermilk since that's all we had on hand and it worked great. oh this looks good!! I feel like that is all I say when I come visit you…. A cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower is formed of a mass of tiny, tightly-packed flower heads (known as curds). My go-to for potato substitute and absolutely delicious. Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox: Your email address will not be published. Perhaps the serving size for 1 point was w/recipe but I didn’t find it. This is our go-to substitute for mashed potatoes. Oh it is good and because I am a potato addict this has absolutely taken their place. Sarah, wish I would have checked at the time. This recipe may come as a shock to you, but today I’m going to show you how to make tortillas out of cauliflower… yes, these are Cauliflower Tortillas!. Mashed Cauliflower is essentially a creamy cauliflower puree that makes a delicious low-carb or keto alternative to mashed potatoes. Tried it and love it! Can you make this ahead of time and then finish it in the oven the next day? I keep coming back, and it really truly is every bit as satisfying to me as a bowl of mashed potatoes…it must be the buttermilk. First time making this and I didn't have any buttermilk, so I used fat free sour cream and OMG this was absolutely amazing! Would love to make Christmas Eve for Christmas Day.  Winner in our house ð, Thank you. Does the garlic stay in just to cook the cauliflower or does it get blended in too? Yum! And being point friendly really helps too. Awesome! Just tried the potato and cauliflower soup tonight. I use a dab of mayo and green onion in mine.. and its delish! I love your recipes and really appreciate this blog you’ve created! Gina – this recipe is AWESOME, if I didn't cook it myself I would think it had real potatoes in it. Have a beautiful day! This is very tasty!! GARLIC BUTTER CAULIFLOWER RICE. I might try it again. This gives us 6 generous servings, 1 Freeestyle point per serving. 1. I do have a problem with getting rid of all the water after cooking and draining. check out how mine turned out below: http://jilleveryday.com/2012/02/22/pork-chops-with-dijon-herb-sauce-cauliflower-puree/, Just made this with the low fat sour cream, and topped with a little cheese and a slice of crumbled turkey bacon for lunch. Thanks! ð. I was wondering this also. As per the WW website: If itâs something youâll drink, like a juice or smoothie, the nutrition facts for zero SmartPoints value fresh fruits and vegetables count towards the total. I ordered a burger and somehow the waiter talked me into getting the loaded mashed potatoes â OMG! Will the cooking time need to be adjusted?Thanks! Ohhhhhh I did not boil the garlic. If you steam it do you steam the garlic too as it was to be added to the boil stage? : ), Pingback: Skinnytaste Meal Plan January 1 â 7 – Lauren Scott – Blog, Pingback: Skinnytaste Meal Plan January 1 â 7 | World Food Links. I pureed in a blender (no hand mixer…yet) and it was delicious. I really like the mashed cauliflower. Gina what would I do without you?! These are the best! Save $5.00. Delicious. i didn't have buttermilk, so i used skim, and just added some "i can't believe it's not butter" spray at the end. I found that steaming rather than boiling eliminates the problem of excess water and results in a firmer mash. Thanks. I cannot wait to use it!!!  My guests would NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE until I printed copies of this mashed cauliflower side dish! I was sooo please at their response. Add 1/3 cup water, then microwave on high, covered for 12-15 minutes. YUM! I didn't have fresh cauliflower so I used the frozen 16oz bag. Cauliflower and cabbage can easily spread 2 feet if well fertilized. Of course he added “I wouldn’t expect anything less” LOL. Cheesy Loaded Mashed Cauliflower makes a delicious low-carb, keto friendly alternative to mashed potatoes! This looks so comforting and delicious. â¹ï¸, I drained my liquid. Cheers!!! Thanks! Both delicious!! Do I decided to try them like mashed potatoes and gravy. In America what we usually refer to as an orange yam is actually a sweet potato.. A true yam grows in tropical climates, they have a rough, sometimes hairy skin that is difficult to peel and they are rarely seen in America. I made real mashed potatoes the night before and my boyfriend said he liked these better. I have so many healthy food cook books but the ingredients are rediculously long. Just make your own or use the low salt. My husband thought they were potatoes. These look delicious, I can't wait to try them ð. ð Thanks for sharing, I do like using real butter when I cook. Dumb question. 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