California Mashers Houlihans Mashed Cauliflower Recipes

CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Cook 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets) in a steamer basket set over simmering water, covered, 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree with 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons half-and-half and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Top with chopped chives.

HERB MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and let cook until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt, butter, garlic, dill, and parsley and process until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add the Parmesan, and process until just combined.
• Transfer to a bowl and garnish with more dill and parsley. Serve hot.

RICH CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cauliflower florets, core slices, onion, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let cook until the cauliflower has softened, about 5 minutes.
• Use a blender or immersion blender to puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.

CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Chop off the florets from 1 large head cauliflower and place them in a steamer basket set in a pot filled with 1 inch boiling water. Cover and steam until soft, about 20 minutes. Puree the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons butter, a pinch of nutmeg, and salt to taste. Fry sage leaves in a few tablespoons butter; pour over the mash.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

CALIFORNIA MASHERS (HOULIHAN'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Wash and segment the cauliflower, Steam for 25 minutes until VERY tender. Drain well and pat dry.
• Combine cauliflower, butter flavor spray and ricotta chese in mixing bowl and blend well. Taste and add salt, low fat sour cream, pepper and garlic powder to taste.(Start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 each of pepper and garlic and go from there).
• Stir in 1/4 cup low fat cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining shredded low fat cheese. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

CALIFORNIA MASHERS (HOULIHAN'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Wash and segment the cauliflower, Steam for 25 minutes until VERY tender. Drain well and pat dry. Combine cauliflower, butter flavor spray and ricotta chese in mixing bowl and blend well. Taste and add salt, low fat sour cream, pepper and garlic powder to taste.(Start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 each of pepper and garlic and go from there). Stir in 1/4 cup low fat cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining shredded low fat cheese. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

SMASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring cauliflower and chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover the saucepan and increase heat to medium-high. Allow cauliflower to simmer until soft and the cooking liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
• Remove cauliflower from the heat, and add the butter, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mash with a potato masher until the cheeses have melted and the cauliflower is smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook cauliflower in the boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat. Stir cauliflower, milk, and sour cream into melted butter.
• Mash cauliflower in the pot using a hand blender until creamy.
• Transfer cauliflower mixture to a baking dish; evenly cover with bread crumbs and season with salt and black pepper.
• Baking in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

QUICK-MASH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Microwave cauliflower with water in a microwave-safe bowl until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Do not drain.
• Add cream cheese and butter to the bowl and mash until smooth. Stir in green onions. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower and garlic cloves in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water.
• Blend cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add yogurt, Parmesan, parsley, oil, garlic powder, garlic salt, and pepper and blend again. Adjust seasonings to individual taste.

CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket set over the boiling water. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes, until the florets are fork tender. Transfer the florets to a high-powered blender or food processor.
• Add the garlic, cheese, heavy cream, butter, salt and pepper to the cauliflower. Blend until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. After 1 minute, if there are still chunks, use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides, then process again until light, fluffy and completely smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Let the mash sit for 2 minutes to settle. Top with chives and serve with extra butter.