Mashed Cauliflower With Sour Cream Food

MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a steamer over a large pot of boiling water. Steam for 15 minutes until tender. Alternatively, boil cauliflower in salted water for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Remove and drain. Cover with a lid and set aside.
• In the same pot, heat the butter over medium high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
• Blend cauliflower and garlic in a food processor on high setting until smooth. You may need to do this in batches of two or three, depending on the size of your processor.
• Transfer blended cauliflower into the pot with the garlic. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, sour cream and season with salt and pepper.

SOUR CREAM & ONION CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• 1. Wash Cauliflower, and trim excess leaves. Using a large pot or sauce pan, add the full head of cauliflower to sauce pan. Add about 2 inches of water, turn on heat, and allow water to come to a boil, cover. Cook cauliflower until it is tender all the way through. I tested mine with the sharp tip of a knife by sticking into cauliflower and when it releases easily it is done. IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 15 MINUTES. These are the other main ingredients.
• 2. Then carefully drain the hot water from the hot pot, and add the cauliflower back into the hot pot. COVER WITH LID and allow to sit at least 8-10 minutes to release remaining water that is in the cauliflower. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP, OR YOUR VEGETABLE WILL BE MORE LIKE SOUP THAN MASHED POTATOES. This is the book where I found the original recipe.
• 3. I chose to use a potato masher to mash the cauliflower. Add the butter while the vegetable is hot, and mash. I chose to combine the remaining ingredients in a seperate medium size bowl, minced garlic, sour cream, parmesan cheese, onion flakes, chive, mustard, & onion. Blend together with a large fork.
• 4. Then add to the mashed cauliflower, and mix together throughly, until well incorporated into vegetable, and it has the consistency of mashed potatoes. You are not going to believe how tasty this delicious vegetable is.
• 5. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves 8, Calories per serving 134,Total Fat 9 grams, Cholesterol 23 Mg.,Sodium 269Mg, Potassium 370Mg,Carbohydrates 7g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 6g, NET CARBS = 5g PER SERVING I used MY FITNESS PAL to calculate the calories per serving.
• 6. Like my dad use to do, I always top my cabbage with Yellow Mustard, my husband prefers Catsup, and my daughter prefers hers plain. There is nothing more rewarding or satisfying than having a meal that is really delicious , and know that you are not going over board in calories or carbs. My entire dinner was only 621 calories,the dinner was Oven Baked can chicken With herbs, the Sauteed Cabbage with onion, garlic Poblano Peppers & carrots, & the Cauliflower Mash and that included 2 Low Carb cookies. I will share the recipe for that real soon.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until it falls apart when pressed with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.
• Pour cauliflower into a bowl with ranch dressing, sour cream, and margarine. Beat with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.
• Top with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

WHIPPED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE & SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Boil the whole head with core side down in large stock pot. Make sure the entire head is covered by boiling water. Cook on medium high heat.
• Stick a fork in it after 8 to 10 minutes.
• It must be soft.
• Drain in colander.
• Place drained cauliflower in mixing bowl and margarine.
• Mash on low speed.
• Add crushed crackers, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. Mix at low speed.
• Fold in sour cream with spoon.
• Tear slices of cheese in small pieces and fold in to mixture.
• Pile in heat proof serving dish.Heat for 3 - 4 minutes in microwave. Serve.
• You may refrigerate covered, then heat in microwave. Use a longer time at 70% to 80% power because it is chilled.
• You will have your guests guessing at the ingredients. Enjoy!

RICH AND CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, bring the water to boil
• Add cauliflower and garlic and cook covered for 15 minutes or until florets are tender then drain.
• In a food processor or blender, process cauliflower, garlic, mayonnaise, and salt until creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
• Stir in basil leaves and serve immediately.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower and break into florets.
• Boil the florets in salted water until tender. Drain well.
• In the food processor put the butter, cream cheese, milk and black pepper. Put the hot cauliflower on top. Puree.
• Check to see if you need more milk.
• Check for salt.
• Put the mixture into a serving bowl. The cauliflower will look just like mashed potatoes.
• You can garnish this with fresh chives if desired to add some color.
• Variations: Add a little Parmesan cheese with the cream cheese.