lil carb Chive & Sour Cream Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower is my favorite potato substitute. I especially love cauliflower mash.  And why not?! it is low carb and it tastes soooo good!  Even if you don't love cauliflower like I do I think you may be pleasantly surprised by how much you don't miss potatoes while you're eating it!

Cream cheese tips- I prefer to use whipped cream cheese. It is already light and fluffy and mixes in very well with the warm cauliflower.  For this recipe use whatever you have or prefer. If you are using regular cream cheese just let it sit at room temp for a little to soften it. You can even add in a flavored cream cheese.  The world is your oyster :)




lil carb Chive & Sour Cream Cauliflower Mash- Serves 3-4
4 cups cauliflower florets, about 1/2 a large head
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cream cheese
4 Tbsp butter, divided
2 1/2 Tbsp chopped chives, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Break cauliflower florets into big chunks and steam on the stove top for 5 minutes.
Add the steamed florets into a food processor and add in 3 Tbsp of butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cream cheese, and sour cream.
Pulse until all the florets are smooth.
Transfer the "mash" to a casserole dish and fold in 2 Tbsp of chives.
Top the mash with the remaining tablespoon of butter - breaking the butter into smaller pieces and scattering them over the mash.
Bake for 15 minutes and let cool for another 5-10 minutes.
Top with remaining 1/2 Tbsp of chives and serve.
Enjoy!