AIMEE'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER 'POTATOES'

Aimee's Mashed Cauliflower 'Potatoes' image

This is a great low-fat and low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You may never go back to mashed potatoes again. Everyone that's tried it has loved it.

Provided by Aimee

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Mashed

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup mashed potato flakes
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons margarine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add mashed potato flakes, milk, and margarine; mash with a potato masher or fork until cauliflower mixture is fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g