Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower Recipes

CHEESY MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE (CAULIFLOWER MASH)

Steps:

• Cut the stalk off the cauliflower and chop the cauliflower head into 2-inch pieces.
• Fill a Dutch oven or stockpot 2/3rd full of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Add 1-tablespoon table salt and the cauliflower and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the cauliflower until very tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain the cauliflower, and return it to the pot.
• Set the heat to LOW, and cook just until the excess moisture from the cauliflower cooks off, about 1 minute. Remove pan from the heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter, heavy cream, and pepper. Use an immersion blender or countertop blender to puree the cauliflower.
• Add the cheeses and season to taste with kosher salt, if needed.
• Serve immediately with a tab of butter and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Chop the head of cauliflower into florets.
• Bring a medium pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of salt and the cauliflower and boil for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.
• Drain the cauliflower, then return to the pot.
• Add the butter, salt, and milk to the cauliflower.
• Mash the ingredients together until most of the milk is absorbed and the texture is creamy.
• Add pepper and the cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
• Add the chives and mix.
• Garnish with chives and more cheddar cheese.
• Enjoy!

RACHAEL RAY'S CHEESY "SMASHED" CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Pour broth into a deep pot.
• Trim leaves and core off head of cauliflower.
• Place head of cauliflower in broth and drizzle with the olive oil.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and boil covered until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Uncover and mash cauliflower w/potato masher.
• Allow liquid to cook off while you add cheeses and mash all together, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• When all mixed and thickened, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste, and nutmeg, if desired.

CHEESY MASHED CAULIFLOWER - RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• Add chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, to a deep pot.
• Trim away greens and stems from the base of cauliflower. Cut away the core with a sharp paring knife. Set cored head into pot with broth.
• Cover pot and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook cauliflower, covered, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Uncover the pot and mash the cauliflower.
• Let some liquid cook off as you smash the cheeses into the cauliflower.
• As the mixture thickens, turn off heat and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in chives and transfer cauliflower to as serving dish.

CHEESY SMASHED POTATOES & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place potatoes and cauliflower in large saucepan with enough water to cover.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Add sour cream and mash until light and fluffy.
• Stir in cheese.
• Serve.