Creamy Keto Mashed Cauliflower

prepared mashed cauliflower in a serving bowl with a glob of butter on top

Creamy Keto Mashed Cauliflower

This creamy keto mashed cauliflower comes together with just a handful of ingredients and is made in a food processor. It is paleo, low carb, keto, and can be made Whole30, too!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Creamy Keto Mashed Cauliflower, Keto Mashed Cauliflower

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 191kcal

Author Monica Stevens Le

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

2 pounds cauliflower florets see notes
1/4 cup grass-fed butter or ghee see notes
1/4 cup canned coconut cream see notes
6-8 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup homemade paleo mayonnaise
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Fill a large saucepan or pot with enough salted water to reach right below a steamer basket fitter over it. Bring this water to a boil.
Place the cauliflower florets into the steamer basket and secure it on top of the pan. Cover the steamer basket completely with a lid.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 12-15 minutes, until the cauliflower has become fork tender and quite soft.
Place cooked cauliflower into a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Puree for 1-2 minutes, until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Be careful not to over-process it, as it can become gummy with too much time processing.
Taste for additional salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and/or chives, if desired. Feel free to drizzle with some melted butter or extra virgin olive oil, too if you’d like.

Notes

Cauliflower florets: Do your best to use more florets than stems. They produce the creamiest consistency!
Grass-fed butter: Feel free to use ghee instead to make this recipe Whole30 compliant.
Coconut cream: Coconut cream is the cream that has risen to the top of a can of coconut milk after it's been refrigerated for 24+ hours.

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