Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Parmesan
Steamed cauliflower blended with butter, cream cheese and Parmesan into a silky, mashed potato-style side. Light, comforting and ready in 25 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
Letting the steamed cauliflower dry out briefly is the key to a thick, fluffy mash rather than a watery one. Steaming keeps the flavor cleaner than boiling. Reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Method
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Steam the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over simmering water for , until very tender when pierced with a fork.
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Drain well and let the florets sit in the colander for so the steam escapes.
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Add the cauliflower to a food processor with the butter, cream cheese, Parmesan, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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Blend for , scraping down the sides, until completely smooth. Add another splash of milk if it is too thick.
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Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm with a pat of butter.
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