Quick-Mash Cauliflower

Aug 23, 2025
by Adaline Welch
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your weeknight meals with this luxuriously creamy and comforting Quick-Mash Cauliflower. A delightful, low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes, it's ready in minutes and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

4 cups chopped cauliflower florets

2 tablespoons water

4 ounces (1/2 of an 8-ounce package) cream cheese, cut into cubes

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

7 g
Cholesterol

38 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

4 g
Saturated Fat

8 g
Sodium

174 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

13 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Place the chopped cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe bowl. (1 minute)

02

Step

Cover and microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender. (7 minutes)

03

Step

Do not drain any excess water. Add the cubed cream cheese and butter to the bowl. (1 minute)

04

Step

Mash the mixture with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Stir in the sliced green onions. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. (1 minute)

06

Step

Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the cauliflower before microwaving.
If you prefer a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
To make it even more decadent, stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream or sour cream at the end.
This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or pan-seared fish.

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