Cauliflower really does mash

 

Mashed Cauliflower surprisingly works very well!!

 

 

Now I love cauliflower so my opinion is a bit jaded

but Rene he has never been a cauliflower fan

Rene Loves mashed potatoes 

fish has to be served with mashed potatoes, really

 

So in our kick to get back to summer size mashed potatoes are not on the menu

Mashed Cauliflower has been posted all over social media

Now's my chance to try it

 

 

1 pretty head of cauliflower will make about 2-3 cups mashed

 

the smaller the flowerets the quicker it will steam

 

I like to steam my cauliflower with chicken stock
I've tried putting the stock in the pan then the cauliflower and that bitter edge stands out

the stock poured over the cauliflower then steamed makes the cauliflower sweet

 

 

 



My favorite Emulsion Blender

I would have fluffed up the mashed cauliflower but my emulsion blender is in Maine I'm not

 

every kitchen should have an emulsion blender, food chopper with whip.  It doesn't take much space, it's easy to clean.  I use mine for soups, whip cream, chopping garlic, peppers, carrots.
 

 

After steaming do not drain - just mash the liquid with the cauliflower

mine is hand mashed with a fork, still great

If you want fluffier use an emulsion blender, hand mixer or food processor

 

 

Rene loved the Mashed Cauliflower

I will continue to make it on occasion

cauliflower is not a cheap version of potatoes

 

 

Mashed Cauliflower

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 large head cauliflower
1 tbl cream cheese
3 tablespoons chives, snipped, about 12 blades

 Trim away greens and stems from the base of cauliflower. Cut flowerets off core with a sharp paring knife. Set flowerets into saucepan.  Pour broth over cauliflower giving the cauliflower a light coat helps take the bitterness away.  Cover pot, bring liquid to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low steam cauliflower, covered, until very soft 15-20 minutes.  Do not drain, mash the cauliflower, add  cream cheese and a splash of milk if it is dry. Season with salt & pepper.

 Stir in chives and transfer cauliflower to as serving dish.

 Variations:

A handful grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano ,1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg or
 

½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tbs fresh rosemary
crumbled bacon
If you don't want dairy don't use cream cheese add a little stock or earth balance buttery spread