Mashed Cauliflower W Havarti Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with this luxurious Mashed Cauliflower with Havarti Cheese, a creamy and flavorful low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Made with tender cauliflower florets, rich butter, velvety heavy cream, and the mild, buttery tang of Havarti cheese, this recipe is a decadent yet wholesome addition to any meal. Infused with garlic and seasoned to perfection, it offers a comforting, restaurant-quality bite in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this crowd-pleaser can be served as-is or garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and aroma. Perfect for keto and gluten-free diets, this mashed cauliflower is proof that healthy food can still be indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Havarti cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, then cut it into small florets.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the cauliflower florets. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Drain the cauliflower well and transfer it to a large mixing bowl or food processor.
Add the Havarti cheese, butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the cauliflower.
Use an immersion blender, food processor, or potato masher to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding an additional splash of cream, if necessary.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy as a delicious, low-carb side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 704 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
