Low Fat Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

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paisley2288
paisley2288 Posts: 913 Member
1 head cauliflower
2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
paprika


Directions:
1. Cut cauliflower into florets of even size.
2. Drop into boiling salted water and cook for about 15 minutes or until very soft when pierced with fork.
3. Drain well.
4. Put cream cheese in food processor (or blender).
5. Add cooked cauliflower and garlic and blend until creamy.
6. Add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Pour into 1 quart greased casserole dish. Top with a light sprinkle of paprika and bake in 350° oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and hot.

Nutritional Facts for Low Fat Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Serving Size: 1 (110 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 86.1

Calories from Fat 39
45%
Total Fat 4.3 g
6%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g
11%
Cholesterol 12.7 mg
4%
Sodium 348.0 mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5 g
2%
Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
12%
Sugars 3.3 g
13%
Protein 5.1 g
10%

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-creamy-mashed-cauliflower-148522#ixzz1oVmWSzIz
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  • aprildawn81
    aprildawn81 Posts: 668 Member
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    Is this supposed to taste like mashed potatoes? I have a friend who uses cauliflower instead and she swears by it. I've never tried it though.
  • smalacarne
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  • PJChick730
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  • I LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing it- it's delicious and so good for you.
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
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    I have made this and love it!. You can even crumble a bit of turkey bacon in it. Awesome~!
  • Brandie1029
    Brandie1029 Posts: 183 Member
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    Mmmm........sounds yummy!
  • shanlynt
    shanlynt Posts: 754 Member
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    bump
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
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    I make something very similar and I LOVE it. To me it doesn't take like mashed potatoes but it is delicious!
  • paisley2288
    paisley2288 Posts: 913 Member
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    Is this supposed to taste like mashed potatoes? I have a friend who uses cauliflower instead and she swears by it. I've never tried it though.

    yes. I would have never thought it would taste like mashed potatoes but it does and it is so much healthier!
  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 762 Member
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    buuuuuuuump cheers
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 703 Member
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    I just made something similar but used sour cream and not parmesan cheese...came out totally delish.
  • cwunderlich
    cwunderlich Posts: 35 Member
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    bump.... sounds delicious
  • ❤lindsay❤dawn❤
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    *bump*

    : ))
  • mahjohweeee
    mahjohweeee Posts: 66 Member
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    Hmm I'm gonna have to try this!
  • Anomalia
    Anomalia Posts: 506 Member
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    Bump!
  • Barribomb
    Barribomb Posts: 284 Member
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    OMG! i've been wanting a recipe for this! thanks!
  • skinnyb450
    skinnyb450 Posts: 288
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    :flowerforyou: Bump
    Sounds devine - Thank you for sharing
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
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    bump
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
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    I like this stuff, but it does not tasted like mashed potatoes.
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
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    I'm willing to try this. Have never heard of anything like this before, but it sounds like it would taste really good. THNX!