Easy Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.

📝 Ingredients

• Water (or chicken broth)
• 1 large head cauliflower
• 3 Tablespoons butter (unsalted )
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Stovetop ---
2. 2Cut 1 large head cauliflower into large florets.
3. 3Add cauliflower to a steamer basket and place in a pot filled with water (or broth) to just below the basket. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, until cauliflower is very tender.
4. 4Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add 3 Tablespoons butter. Process until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a blender or immersion blender. Season liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. 5--- Instant Pot ---
6. 6Trim leaves off 1 large head cauliflower and trim stem. Leave cauliflower whole.
7. 7Add 1 cup water or broth to Instant Pot. Place trivet in pot and place cauliflower on top.
8. 8Place lid on Instant Pot and set valve to seal.
9. 9Cook on MANUAL high pressure for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build, then a countdown timer will begin.
10. 10Once the cook time is up, quick release the pressure and remove the lid.
11. 11Add cauliflower to a food processor along with 3 Tablespoons butter. Puree until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a blender or immersion blender. Season liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.