Garlic Mashed Faux Tatoes Food

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
• Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

MASHED FAUX-TATOES

Steps:

• 1. Wash cauliflower and break into florets
• 2. Microwave with a few tablespoons of water until soft
• 3. Whiz florets with butter and sour cream in a small food mixer until completely creamy and no lumps remain
• 4. Serve immediately

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED FAUX POTATOES - LOW CARB!!!

Steps:

• Steam the frozen cauliflower (all 2 pounds of it) until it's ready.
• Separate head of garlic into individual cloves.
• Toss in olive oil and wrap tightly in small piece of aluminum foil.
• Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 minutes.
• When the garlic has cooled to the touch you should be able to squeeze it out of the 'paper' shell of the individual cloves.
• Mash the roasted garlic with a fork.
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• Place the cooked cauliflower into a food processor/Cuisinart along with the garlic, sour cream, cream cheese, butter, and salt and white pepper in a mixer bowl, and whip at medium speed until smooth and all the spices are blended.
• OPTIONAL: Add cream or milk to adjust consistency. Note: If you are going to be using this as a topping for the Shepherd's Pie, you will want to keep it thick. If it's a side dish and you want it a bit thinner - go for it.
• Enjoy, and tell me how you liked it!

SCALLOPED FAUX TATOES/TURNIPS (LOW CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• spray cooking spray on the bottom of your baking dish so they don't stick.
• Peel and thinly slice turnips and onions - its best if you have a mandolin - they need to be thin.
• In a separete bowl - combine your philly and cream and add your spices - you can jazz these taters up with garlic and some heat or you can just go plain with salt and pepper- whisk these ingredients together as best you can to combine the philly and cream.
• lay a layer of turnip on the bottom - followed by a layer of onions followed by a layer of cheese - then continue until you have used all your ingredients. make sure you end with turnip on the top.
• Pour your cream mixture gently over the top- wiggle your layers around so that the moisture gets down to the bottom and all through the ingredients. If you think there should be a little more cream - by all means add more. Top off with a sprinkle of what ever spices you are using (salt, pepper, garlic, mixed seasonings etc).
• bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a fork goes through the tatoes easily -.
• serve and enjoy.

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• boil potatoes and cauliflower together till tender.
• drain and mash potatoes,cauliflower,oil and butter.
• add rest of ingredients mix through.
• ENJOY!

FAUX-TATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces.
• Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done.
• Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.