Description
Creamy Copycat Cauliflower Puree is a luxurious, guilt-free alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This velvety dish blends fresh cauliflower, rich butter, and roasted garlic for a flavor experience that is both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is quick to prepare and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook until fork-tender (about 10 minutes).
- Wrap garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a small pat of butter and roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a food processor. Add roasted garlic, butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve garnished with additional Parmesan or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg