The RIGHT Way To Make MASHED CAULIFLOWER (Just 5 Ingredients!)

Learn how to make mashed cauliflower that's smooth, creamy, and low carb! The BEST keto mashed cauliflower recipe (cauliflower mash) needs just 4 ingredients.
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MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
► 1 large head Cauliflower (6 cups florets, cut off most of the stems)
► 1 tsp Olive oil
► 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
► 2 tbsp Butter (cut into chunks)
► 2 tbsp Cream cheese (cut into chunks)
► 3/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
► Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:07 Why this is the best mashed cauliflower recipe
0:46 About the cookbook this is from
1:48 Mincing garlic
2:29 Preparing the garnish
2:55 How to cut the cauliflower
3:56 Sauteing the garlic
4:35 Cooking the cauliflower (different methods & tips)
5:32 Adding remaining ingredients & blending the “cauliflower mashed potatoes”
7:17 Serving suggestions
7:57 Taste test
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Hi, I’m Maya from Wholesome Yum! I create easy, healthy and keto recipes, with 10 ingredients or less. I’m also a cookbook author, meal plan creator, writer, and photographer. You’ll find lots of low carb recipes and resources on my website, WholesomeYum.com, in my Easy Keto App, and here on my KZbin channel.
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[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*I tried making mashed cauliflower for the first time using this recipe, and I'm blown away by how delicious it turned out. This recipe is definitely going into my regular rotation!*

[@VikoolyaLV]

Soooo Gooood! Thank you for sharing!

[@kathy32850]

That's the best way...steamed not boiled. I add the butter after plating for a thicker consistency. We love it mashed!

[@FlavoursbyMariem]

Delicious! I want to try this out. Thank you for the step by step instructions.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

This was delicious! I had a bag of frozen cauliflower, so I used that. I microwaved it first, drained the water from the glass bowl, then I put it in my Cuisinart, adding some butter, dried chives and kosher salt and pepper. I didn't have cream cheese, but truthfully I don't think it needs it. It came out so delicious and not the carbs or calories of potatoes. Thank you!

[@WholesomeYum]

So glad you liked it! Enjoy!

[@lauralangley7240]

I just tried this recipe~ I love it! Super easy, fast in the food processor and a new staple for our menu. Thank YOU so much!

[@25cloud]

Just made this now! Came out great! I was too impatient for the processor, so I justed hand mashed it! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lisamanfredi4193]

I tried this recipe & I must say it’s absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing. I also bought your book I’m very excited to see your other recipes. Fantastic.

[@janismcgovern5067]

I made your meatloaf and mashed cauliflower today. It is awesome. It checked all my boxes for favorite things! Thank you!

[@WholesomeYum]

Aww, so glad to hear that Janis! Sounds like the perfect combo!

[@GiovannaChukwuma]

Made this today. Fantastic

[@charliehowell6015]

I'm excited to try it ! You are definitely a hidden gem! I've tried many of your recipes and they are consistently delicious! Thank you 😊

[@WholesomeYum]

Awww, thanks Charlie! Hope you'll subscribe if you haven't already? It really helps me out as a creator and you'll be notified when I post more videos like this. :)

[@charliehowell6015]

@@WholesomeYum Yes I Have :-) Thank you for what you do !

[@chiaracornelio2832]

Turned out, So Good😍😍😍🤤. Thank You for sharing!

[@VK-ky7cv]

thank you for making this recipe. i too was craving carbs and potatoes. i was told no gluten potatoes or sugar, but wow this recipie regained my conviction to hold on to a life style change thank yopu...

[@elaboy320]

That looks scrumptious.....on my way to wholefoods now to get me a head of cauliflower....thx

[@sadeivillegas7627]

Already tried this as replacement for my favourite Mashed potato and It's taste no difference ❤❤🎉

[@kevinp8108]

It really tastes like potatoes?

[@miriamford8197]

I’m obsessed with you!! I’m so mad that just found you. I can’t wait to order your book!!! Thank you so much for making our life easier with this videos. I found your from your ranch receipt on your blog.

[@WholesomeYum]

Aww, thank you for the kind words, Miriam! My first book is available here: amzn.to/3oUVCTS and second one is here: amzn.to/3BXx1Ti I'm so glad the videos are helpful, that means a lot!

[@reclaimingminds2811]

Thank you! I made this tonight for some friends, it went down very nicely 🌞

[@WholesomeYum]

Awesome! So glad you and they liked it!

[@maryannedavid6983]

My son sent this recipe this morning....just waiting to try your recipe🎉

[@ThatFlyPigeon]

Great recipe, tastes great. Thanks.

[@martykirk7488]

This was soo good! Thanks for sharing! 😋

[@WholesomeYum]

Glad to hear that, Marty!

[@ninalopes7507]

Thank you for the ricepe excellent BRAVO from paris ❤

[@judymielcarek6011]

Can’t wait to try this. I love cauliflower. ❤

[@SSCape]

I’ve made this twice so far. The first time I forgot to add the garlic. The second time I added it in and my wife and I both liked the version without the garlic, which is weird because we love garlic. I’m gonna make it without the garlic from now on though. Thanks!

[@Renee_nf094e]

Great recipe. I use all of the same ingredients but with roasted garlic or garlic confit. Tastes AMAZING!

[@martykirk7488]

Looks yummy.. love your video .. Got to try this!! 😊

[@Charles73358]

This is the best Cauliflower video I've seen so far 👏 🙂

[@rosaklein5066]

I use parmesan instead of cream cheese and Italian seasoning....soo good!

[@normaortiz922]

Thank you sooooo much I love it couldn't believe it taste soooooo good

[@katelectraglide1794]

I add (not fresh) parm cheese & garlic & 1/2 chicken knorr cube 2 T yogart ... it's delish

[@WholesomeYum]

Yum, sounds great!

[@perezinla]

You weren’t lying!!!! I loved loved this recipe and it was “spot on” just like you said - it was just like potatoes but BETTER!!!

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank you so much, Salvador! So glad you liked it. And really appreciate the Super Thanks, it means a lot!

[@VictoriaWinn]

hi

[@lpsglitterpaws8536]

I’m going to make it for thanksgiving dinner

[@justhesolution]

You are adorable! And this cauliflower mash looks so delicious, thank you.

[@nachomiranda589]

I've been doing it pretty much the exact same way except i use olive oil instead of butter and i also add caramelized onion along with the roasted garlic. Is so good.

[@WholesomeYum]

Caramelized onion and garlic sounds amazing!

[@martykirk7488]

Love onion .. thanks for sharing

[@carriemckinney1037]

Grass fed Butter is better for you then olive oil unless your ordering olive oil from Italy and it’s the real deal. Most olive oil‘s are not real olive oil or poor quality so they are without the health benefits of good quality olive oil and they typically are rancid by the time you buy them.

[@backtoasimplelife]

​@@carriemckinney1037Great point, plus butter adds flavor you'd expect with mashed potatoes.

[@thomasjensen6243]

You are probably using canola oil ......most "olive oils" are fake.

[@jardindesombras]

It turned out delicious! Thank you 🎉

[@WholesomeYum]

Glad you liked it!! You're so welcome!

[@ibnseena]

I will definitely try it. The mashed cauliflower looked great and smooth like mashed potatoes! Thank You & Happy Holidays

[@WholesomeYum]

Let me know how it goes!

[@khadimez4698]

I try it very tasty thanks for sharing the recipe ❤

[@WholesomeYum]

Yay, glad you liked it!

[@ShungGuan]

I made it and added a couple tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, super delicious! Can’t believe it’s not real mashed potatoes!😊

[@WholesomeYum]

Yum, love the Parmesan addition!

[@Kat-gx3se]

I use an immersion blender......easier clean up. These are delicious!

[@WholesomeYum]

Great tip, Kat! And glad you like it!

[@sharonshahar9388]

I made it vegan using plant based butter and soy cream cheese and it was super delicious! Thank you so much ❤

[@BrodyYYC]

you understand how highly inflammatory all that is? Which causes cancer. Just cut out the vegan butter and soy cream cheese, add some nutritional yeast and it will still taste great.

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

definitely trying it this week, thanks agian.

[@WholesomeYum]

Hope you love it! Let me know how it goes!

[@kellymoran5858]

I just made this and wow so good!!

[@WholesomeYum]

Yay, so glad to hear that, Kelly! Enjoy!

[@normaortiz922]

Loved it thanks

[@sweetiegwenethedmondsbeazl6239]

Looks yummy! I love mashed potatoes but they don't do my body any favours, so I'm going to try this recipe with cauliflower. I'm sure I'll be amazed. The consistency looks just like mashed potatoes. Thanks🌞🦋

[@kukuna2012]

I love your cooking ware. where can I get thr pot with a steamer on top of it. thank you!

[@chochee07]

I tried it. It's pretty good

[@mgoss350]

Never thought of using a food processor. Made all the difference. Very, very potato like!! Yum....Wholesome yum😂😂

[@voxac30withstrat]

I also recommend cold smoking a cauliflower, we use hickory pellets. We also add fried Leek puree them together and then add pan fried diced bacon.. Overnight the flavour develops into WOW Factor.

[@dhansel4835]

I saw this at a restaurant about 2 weeks ago. I thought it was mashed potatoes but they said it was mashed cauliflower. I tried to make it before seeing your video and it wasn't creamy as yours. I used the Kitchen Aid stand mixer to mix it up. I did use salt, pepper, half and half, garlic and chopped fried bacon for flavor. Thanks for the video. I have downloaded it for further viewing.

[@WholesomeYum]

A stand mixer doesn't get it as smooth as a food processor, since it doesn't have a sharp blade. It still works, but like you found, it's les creamy that way. Hope you still liked it. Also, since I put so much effort into making these videos (believe it or not, the time to create one is over 12 hours), I appreciate people watching them on KZbin rather than downloading them.

[@suechamberlain567]

Absolutely delicious.

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank you so much, Sue! Hope you'll subscribe if you haven't already? It really helps me out as a creator and you'll be notified when I post more videos like this. :)

[@vivift]

Thanks for the recipe! Looks delicious! Do you think this would be stable enough to put on top of a casserole and broil with Parmesan cheese? I have a recipe that calls for mashed potato as the top layers. All other layers are keto friendly, so I’m trying to adapt it.😊

[@paschadee918]

Made it several times and each time it comes out perfect. My grandkids don't even know it's cauliflower. And if they do, they sure haven't said anything. Just ask for more...😋

[@WholesomeYum]

Aww, so glad to hear that, Pascha!

[@Kreative_kelly]

You can hand mash this as well. I found out my blender was broken once all the ingredients were in so I dumped everything back in the pot and used my hand masher

[@WholesomeYum]

Ah, good to know! The texture is smoother using a food processor but a masher should still work as you found out. Hope you liked it!

[@virginiaeriguel8738]

Looks yummy 😊

[@karencrecco2922]

This was YUMMY! I added a tiny bit of sour cream to the mix.

[@nunul6886]

Yum can’t wait to try this.

[@WholesomeYum]

Hope you'll try it soon, Ronnesha! :)

[@nunul6886]

@@WholesomeYum it was the BOMB. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing.

[@colleenkeenan6499]

Just subscribed, definitely going to make this!😁

[@WholesomeYum]

Thanks, Colleen! Let me know how it goes for you!

[@colleenkeenan6499]

I made these last weeks nd OMG how delicious they were. Even my none Lego girlfriend really liked them.Thanks so much for this recipe!👍😋😋

[@colleenkeenan6499]

Edit: KETO!

[@terrificteri]

Looks good. I'm thinking of substituting cauliflower prepared like this in a stuffed potatoes recipe. Do you think it will work (hold together in patties, with an addition of flour)?

[@WholesomeYum]

It might work if you add flour (but would no longer be low carb). I haven’t tried it so let me know how it goes if you do!

[@bltoth1955]

Hi. I would like to share my fix for Mashed Cauli . I take 2 Birdseye Mashed Cauli and microwave them till done. Put them both in a bowl and mix in 2 Herb-Ox Sodium Free chicken bouillon packets, some garlic powder and 1/2 to 3/4 C. Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Top with Keto gravy if you like. Works for me. 👍🏼

[@mlm93065]

So good!

[@WholesomeYum]

Glad you liked it!

[@feliciabueno9059]

Thank you 😊

[@JanatCalifornia]

Just made two of your recipes - this one and lobster tails for dinner 🍲 It was AMAZING!!! My family loved it and it only took 30 min to get the whole dinner fixed

[@WholesomeYum]

That’s awesome, so happy to hear that!!

[@JanatCalifornia]

@@WholesomeYum I’ve tried so many of your recipes. I love them!!!! I love your channel and your simple and delicious recipes! Keep them coming please 🙏

[@nancyzbaudin4342]

I have made these and I didn't like cauliflower. I did double the garlic and I was amazed how good they were. I didn't even use the parmesan cheese.

[@WholesomeYum]

So glad you liked it, Nancy!

[@backtoasimplelife]

I add an 8 oz container of room temp shredded parmesan. I will definitely add garlic next time. Thank you.

[@WholesomeYum]

That sounds delicious, too!

[@backtoasimplelife]

@@WholesomeYum It definitely adds umami. I hope you try it.

[@mgoss350]

Thanks!

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank YOU!!

[@dad2325]

I add a few drops of mashed potato flavoring from OOOFlavors. I'm not affiliated in any way to OOOFlavors. I just like the taste of mashed potato's.

[@dianeyoung9248]

A lil bit of cream cheese goes great in it too

[@WholesomeYum]

Yes, definitely!

[@BrodyYYC]

I always add cream cheese and nutritional yeast and it tastes amazing!

[@sharonb341]

I made mashed cauliflower tonight, It was soooo good! The texture was like mashed potatoes. I used Philadelphia garden vegetable cream cheese that my husband had in the frig, because I didn't have a plain one thawed. I also used frozen riced cauliflower, and put it in a colander and pressed out the extra liquid after cooking it. Thank you so much for this recipe. I just subscribed to your channel tonight, since this recipe turned out so well. I'll have to go to your channel, and see what else you have to offer. Thanks Again!

[@WholesomeYum]

I'm so happy to hear you liked it, Sharon! Love the idea of using garden vegetable cream cheese, sounds delicious. Thank you so much for subscribing! :)

[@charlesstuart1119]

❤ would be sour cream ok instead cream cheese?❤ New subscriber here thank you for wonderful and healthy dishes!

[@WholesomeYum]

Yes, that should work.

[@lostee2001]

Thanks👍🏿

[@rickquick8977]

Does Mya have a Keto Gravy she recommendeds? It would be great with cauliflower mash

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Rick, Here's my keto gravy recipe: www.wholesomeyum.com/low-carb-keto-gravy-recipe/ I made it for Thanksgiving using turkey drippings, but chicken drippings would also work if making it at other times.

[@norgerichard]

Delicious

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank you, Richard!

[@aprilfrancis1730]

I love your recipes, l would like to order your book but l am not getting through because l am not living in the US, how can l get your low carb book?

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank you so much, April! My cookbooks are available all over the world via Amazon in different countries. You can find my first book here: assoc-redirect.amazon.com/g/r/amzn.to/3Ol9UKf and second book here: assoc-redirect.amazon.com/g/r/amzn.to/3OjH2lG

[@Mixinnitup]

Trying this tonight. Will respond with my results

[@WholesomeYum]

Hope you liked it!

[@Mixinnitup]

@@WholesomeYum oh I mever got back to you! It was delicious. I added some bacon, cheese, and chives. Was indistinguishable from a good bowl of mashed potatoes!

[@annrollan3201]

What is the bran cream cheese you used am washing from st . Martin will also get you book

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank you so much Ann! This works with any plain cream cheese, I often just get store brand but have used various ones.

[@lorrainesleepsleep6698]

Dose anyone know how long this keeps for?

[@bisikuku8376]

I know this is wrong but I totally have a crush on Maya. Thank you for a fantastic book. Got mine.

[@caroleminnich5697]

Im curious if you have ever done this with cooked cauliflower rice? I get frozen cauliflower rice at Costco and use it all the time. I just wonder if anyone has tried it for this.... Thanks.

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Carole, Yes, that should work and I've done this before. Just make sure you cook it until it's very soft (basically mushy) before blending.

[@aureliapittilla1526]

Yumyum

[@bbymni]

Thank you for this recipe! It’s very creative and looks delicious 😊 I’m excited to try it out! Thanks! Here is some good news for you by the way! For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “and brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭16‬:‭30‬-‭31‬ ‭KJV‬‬❤❤

[@187rocketman]

I love cheese in mine

[@manirecipe9613]

Nice

[@tinasvision9220]

Do they reheat well?

[@BrodyYYC]

yes.

[@mc0wenM]

You can do this in the instant pot then use an immersion blender. Much easier.

[@paulaoyedele2081]

I am in search for a mash and I have watched videos by Black Tie Kitchen and Keto Twins, Joe Duff and now this one. I am intrigued about the roasting cauliflower first idea by the twins but scared about disappointment as people's taste is subjective.

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Paula, It doesn't really matter how you cook the cauliflower as long as it's extremely soft. You can roast it if you prefer the roasted flavor.

[@manneil011]

Ya I do the same method except I add little heavy cream and rosemary with bacon 😅

[@WholesomeYum]

That sounds delicious!

[@netozhyna14]

Hi new subscriber can the cauliflower just be boiled without a streamer basket

[@WholesomeYum]

You can but the mash turns out more watery. I would microwave or even roast it if you don't have a steamer. Thank you for subscribing!

[@Codebravo0514]

Cilantro and bacon would be good complementary items to add.

[@WholesomeYum]

Yep, it’s easy to customize to your liking :)

[@monty-365]

Whats wrong with using the stem if its being boiled and mashed?🤔

[@freebird5215]

just bought the book on Kobo ;)

[@WholesomeYum]

Thank you so much! Haven't heard of Kobo before but I'm not told about all the places where it's sold. Hope you like it!

[@sofiakashper658]

Can you reheat it?

[@WholesomeYum]

Yes, it reheats well. You can do it in the microwave or the oven.

[@MDV1982]

It do best when you add about too or three handful of flour in this.

[@yvonnewintgens6046]

Adding wheat flour means it isn't low carb (Keto) and doesn't work for gluten intolerant folk

[@MDV1982]

@@yvonnewintgens6046 you know that when it taste best when you put flour dont tell me about no gluten free keto lady.

[@dea9273]

​@@MDV1982 Then what is the point? You might as well have the potatoes.

[@MDV1982]

@@dea9273 No honey potato got so many long suger in there

[@dea9273]

@@MDV1982 But FLOUR is ok? SMH.

[@eldruidacosmico]

For those making this recipe, DO NOT steam the cauliflower, it will turn out sandy, boil it instead, the rest of the recipe is fine.

[@INvision7]

2 Ingredient Cauliflower Recipe: Onions change flavor from raw to translucent & then when you brown them in butter a totally different flavor. Cauliflower is bland, but if you brown it with butter in a frying pan the flavor will completely change & it’s one of the most delicious foods! Make sure it’s very brown! Yummy!

[@jonathanmariani5627]

Mine came out a lil watery but taste is there

[@brittbrat1988]

Does anybody know the calorie count on this recipe? The amount of butter and cream cheese she used would add up in calories because foods high in fat are more calorically dense. But since cauliflower is so low in calories, the calories might still be manageable for the portion size.

[@dicksanders8206]

Don't count calories, reduce or cut out carbs. That's the ticket!

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Brittany, The calories and macros are on the recipe card here: www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-mashed-cauliflower-recipe/

[@tiffanynoble8637]

Can this be batch cooked and frozen????

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Tiffany, Yes, you definitely can! I have more detailed storage instructions here: www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-mashed-cauliflower-recipe/ If you haven't already, I hope you'll subscribe to my channel. It really helps me as a creator and you'll know when I post more easy keto recipe videos -- every 1-2 weeks. :) Thanks for the support!

[@theescaperoom1113]

@@WholesomeYum hi I didn’t see any storage notes on this page

[@delygirl1961]

Have you ever tried roasting the cauliflower? Curious what kind of difference it would make. I heard the longer you cook cauliflower the less it tastes like cauliflower...opinion?

[@WholesomeYum]

Yes, that’s also delicious. But you’d need to roast it until it’s fall apart soft, softer than you normally would if you were eating the florets. Cooking the cauliflower until it’s very soft is definitely important for the right texture regardless of how you cook it.

[@BrodyYYC]

I have and it is good but I wouldn't say it tastes less like cauliflower. It just changes the flavor profile a bit and in a good way in my opinion. Roasting veggies always makes them taste better. I don't roast them until they're soft I just get Maillard reaction on the surface and then steam them.

[@leolion3942]

Cauliflower contains a lot of sulphur therefore retains it in steaming…….it is best boiled where the sulphur simply goes into the water!!!

[@maryfeist8080]

Thanks for that helpful info! I'm trying hard not to smell like sulfur!

[@theastewart6721]

Can this recipe be cut in half? Thanks.

[@WholesomeYum]

Yes, feel free to scale it up or down any way you like!

[@christinanilsson1122]

What do you do with the rest of the cauliflower? I hope you don"t throw it away, you can use everything even the green "leaves", I save it and also the harder bits from broccoli and cale and when I have enough I make a mash of it - delicious. It makes no sense to throw away good nutritious food.

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Christina, I don't use the leaves but I usually save the stems for stir fry or casseroles. Feel free to use them however you like, I just don't recommend the stems and leaves for mash.

[@HollywoodColt]

When's my Cookbook coming

[@WholesomeYum]

Hi Katie, My books are sold by retailers/stores, not by me directly, so you'd have to check with the retailer where you purchased it. My second book, The Easy Keto Carboholics' Cookbook, releases on May 10, so that's when it would ship or arrive if that's what you ordered. Thank you for the support!