Best Mashed Faux Tatoes Recipes

GARLIC MASHED FAUX-TATOES image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon straightchicken base or bullion
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

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.

Mashed Faux-tatoes image

Provided by Susan Baker

Categories Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 small cauliflower, or frozen florets to equal
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp sour cream

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