Description
You will love this Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower! It gives you that rich, comforting mashed potato experience without the carbs. Roasting the garlic first makes it sweet and mellow, blending perfectly into the creamy cauliflower. This side dish is pure comfort food heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 whole head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for lower fat)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Slice the top off the head of garlic, exposing the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden. Let it cool slightly.
- While the garlic roasts, toss the cauliflower florets with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Add the roasted cauliflower florets, heavy cream, and butter to the food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash more cream if it seems too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a tiny pinch of nutmeg if you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb comfort side!
Notes
- For extra richness, add 1 ounce of cream cheese when blending.
- If you do not have a food processor, you can use a potato masher, but the texture will be slightly less smooth.
- Make sure your cauliflower is fully tender before blending for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 7g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg