Whipped Cauliflower Mash, Creamy Style

The first time I had cauliflower mash was at my sister Julie’s house when she had me over for dinner and I could hardly believe my taste buds. To me they were perfection. Especially creamy and luscious but without all the starchy carbs. Translation: I can eat two helpings guilt-free. High-five!

Since dinner at my sisters, I couldn’t stop thinking about this cauliflower mash, so much that I rearranged my dinner menu so I could make them. So suddenly on the dinner menu was meatloaf, salad and whipped cauli.

Since I was feeding everyone at the table, I made a double batch. So I started with two cauliflower heads. One cauliflower head would probably feed four smaller portions, but I knew I would want leftovers.

Okay so there’s that AND the fact I truly went through several spoons dipping into the bowl before dinner, hazards of the job I guess?

Or my lousy excuse for making a double batch.

Trim off the leafy bits.

Then start trimming off the cauliflower pieces.

Keep going…

Until you have this thing… now discard it.

Trim the larger pieces of cauliflower into florets.

Throw them onto a colander…

And give them a good rinse under water.

Meanwhile, I filled a pot with a little bit of water, simply enough so the water level is below my steamer basket and then brought it to a boil.

I added my washed cauliflower to my steamer basket and set it into my pot.

Then I let the steam do its thing and cook the cauliflower for about 15-20 minutes.

Or until the cauliflower is knife tender.

Remove the cauliflower and carefully add it to the bowl of your food processor.

Then measure and add in two tablespoons of bacon fat {I know you keep a jar in your fridge! If not… you better start now!}, 1-1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of both garlic powder and black pepper.

Secure the lid and let that baby rip.

Scrape down the sides…

Taste -check! Ahhhhh yesssss.

Replace the lid and keep puree-ing until velvety smooth.

Annnd that my friends is simply how unfussy it is.

When my youngest (the picky-of-pickiest eaters) came home from school I told her to try my “mashed potatoes”. I know, I know… I fibbed and I should feel bad, yet I genuinely don’t because she’s all like “Ooooh Mom I like them!” and I was like “Fooled ya!” and I then I had to confess to her that it was cauliflower and she didn’t even know what to say. Mom – 1, picky-daughter – a big fat ZERO.

Go on and serve these wherever mashed potatoes are required; next to baked chicken, meatloaf or on top of your shepherd’s pie.

This whipped cauliflower mash is low carb, healthy and flavor-packed which essentially means you can eat as much as you want… and you will. Trust me.

Enjoy! And if you give this Whipped Cauliflower Mash recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!