Super Silky Smooth and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- I've been asked how I make my mashed cauliflower so that it turns out so silky smooth. The secret is a couple of tools that will I believe come in very handy in the kitchen: a potato ricer and an immersion blender. The adjustable ricer I have has me thinking about a way to use it for keto pasta (one of the many things I'm working on). If you're looking for other potential uses for a ricer, check out this Wikipedia entry: en.wikipedia.o...
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Yes - I realized that I refer to cauliflower as "broccoli" a couple of times in this video. I filmed this later in the day after accidentally knocking myself out of ketosis with the Natural Ovens bread test, so I'm going to claim "brain fog" as my defense. 😉
1 recommendation if I may say so, a cube of chicken bullion or some low sodium chicken broth if you dont mind waiting for more water to boil out. Oh and some garlic of some kind. Crushed is best, powdered is easiest.
Both good suggestions. This video was more about the tools/technique than the ingredients. I always encourage people to have fun experimenting with the "extras".
Phew! Thought I missed something.
Hello, great video!! I'm going to make these mashed cauliflower, TONIGHT 👍..I'm wondering if I can eat zucchini/acorn squash/& spaghetti squash?? I would love to be eating these vegetables, do you know? Thanks for all the awesome recipes!☺️
Also as a second comment I’ve cooked my cauliflower and bone broth chicken bone broth and did pretty similar stuff to what you did with your cauliflower and it just added an extra depth of flavour so you might want to try that it’s pretty cool thank you for all your tips
If you add 1 or 2 cups of beef bone broth and a tbsp of tallow to the water that you're boiling the cauliflower in, I personally find that gives the califlower a more potato like flavor
Tallow for the win! Thanks for the recommendation! 😋
I have always relied on chicken broth for that- I will try your suggestions- thank you!
What a great idea! I think you're right... Beef broth and tallow seems like it would impart some tones similar to potato. Everyone always says chicken broth but I think you're onto something.
What a great idea, with the tallow, hey would you know if keto allows zucchini/acorn squash or spaghetti squash?! I would like to be eating some of these vegetables, but I can't get an answer..maybe you know, if you do please let me know I would appreciate it so much, thank you ☺️😊
@@skylarbix7912 I eat spaghetti squash and zucchini. They are not very carb heavy and add variety and texture to dishes. Allowed is such a funny word. If you eat it and have the results you want and feel good about your choice, it's "allowed." Enjoy keto!
I just made this and it's WONDERFUL! I don't have a fancy rice masher like you have but I do have a rice masher on a handle like a potato masher but didn't use either. I put the drained cauliflower in my food processor and let it do it's thing for about a minute and then poured it in the pot with the butter and cream cheese. Then added the salt and pepper. Never had to whip out my immersion blender either but I have one just in case. Thank you for the recipe and tips sir! I will be doing two heads of cauliflower next time..this stuff is that good.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't have a ricer or immersion blender, and want to make this entirely using a food processor.
Between this and chaffles , I’m set. Thanks again Steve
Great method using the ricer, Amazon, here I come! When my daughter was little (back in the day, LOL), she loved cauliflower. but didn't like the name...so I called it white broccoli and she ate it up. Think I'll have some creamy mashed white broccoli with dinner tonight!
Thanks Steve, I won't mention the "b" word (oh look I just did). I just use my immersion blender with butter, sour cream and sometimes even mayo, but I will try with the cream cheese. I didn't realize that cream cheese has a binding or thickening effect. Good to know. Such a good teaching coach.
JoAnne Pitre Mayo has eggs which will also thicken as it cooks in the hot cauliflower.
So that's what that thing is I found recently while helping clean out my grandma's house! A ricer! I was wondering about that contraption.
Another super simple method for super smooth cauliflower mashed "potatoes" for folks without a ricer is to use two 12oz bags frozen cauliflower (Walmart brand is cheaper than fresh) microwave in the bag per instructions. Dump very hot fully cooked cauliflower in food processor along with 1/4-1/2 tsp xanthan gum, an ounce or so of grated parmesan (not the powdered stuff in a jar) salt & pepper to taste. Run until silky smooth.
Cleanup and having to do a large enough batch to fill the food processor are the downsides though. I will definitely try the ricer and stick blender method with frozen cooked cauliflower next time for easier cleanup and smaller batches. I look forward to easier cleanup! Great ideas /innovation!
Honestly, I have been making these for years, even before keto. I skip the ricer, use the immersion blend solely. The key to smoothness is making sure to cook the cauliflower til it is tender. Thanks for the video and tips!
Thanks that helps.
One other thing, thanks for all the great recipes. I have been compiling a “book” of edible keto recipes and it seems that most of them are yours. Thank you for making eating better.
Mashed cauliflower is a staple in my house.😋 Using a ricer is a good idea, but I simply use my food processor. My recipe also calls for butter and cream cheese, salt and pepper, and a few dashes of Cholula hot sauce. The hot sauce doesn't add heat, but it makes the flavor of the cauliflower pop!
If someone overcooks their cauliflower, even slightly, the moisture can be removed by placing a kitchen towel on the counter, covering it with paper towels, adding the cauliflower, then rolling it up to get out the moisture. It works like a charm to make thick creamy mashed cauliflower.
A salad spinner would probably work well too...
My husband just started a low carb Keto diet and he has not been happy with my "mashed" cauliflower. I watched your video and quickly ordered a immersion blender lol ..I successfully made them tonight and oh my gosh they were so darn good!! He's a happy hubby now..Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!
I love it when we can win someone over. 😄
Another good way to thicken this up is to not boil the cauliflower, but roast it (without oil). This will help drive off a lot of the moisture, and add a nice depth of flavor if you let it get some browning in the oven. The rest of your recipe (cauliflower cooking method aside) is pretty much how I make mine, and the smoothness is a huge improvement over other methods I've tried (or gotten from grocery store mashed cauliflower). Always delicious.
I'll have to try that. Thanks!
jonathan lustenader I microwave mine for about 4 or 5 minutes without water, with a towel on top. The towel catches the moisture from the steam as the the cauliflower cooks.
YUMMY!!!!! Can't wait to try this!!!!! It's been quite A WHILE since I've made mashed cauliflower. It never occurred to me to use my ricer! Mind blown!
My ricer and immersion blender were waiting for me when I got home. Last night we had a package of store bought mashed cauliflower. My wife couldn’t eat it. But, she LOVED the ones I just made using your recipe! Thank you. By the way, she eats a lot of mashed potatoes and said that she would actually prefer to have these.
Victory! 😄
The best recipe I found in RUclips.
Wow! Thanks! 😊
You're voice and mics you use give me such ASMR tingles
What are ASMR Tingles?
I have spent 1.5 years looking for the perfect creamy cauliflower mash. Thank you so much. 😁
These are great ideas. I don't have a ricer like that so I use the ninja and mine come out nice and smooth. A couple things I've found to improve the flavor of mashed cauliflower are to roast the cauliflower instead of steaming or boiling. It helps dry it out and make it less watery as well and gives it a little more of an earthy flavor. Another tip from a recipe book I have is to also boil some celery root and then mix the two after they're cooked.
Roasting is a great suggestion. I'm sure that adds a terrific depth of flavor.
I was also going to mention celery root!! We have that usually as our potato substitute.
One of these days, I need to do a multi-veggie mash-up to see how it works out (cauliflower, celeriac, turnips all come to mind).
Yup, older video number 3 that I have saved and definitely making Steve! Thanks for sharing!
And if you're lucky enough to have my Baked Potato flavor Keto Chow, you can take this up another notch.
@@SeriousKeto well said
Can always count on your videos to give me what I'm looking for. We must be similar personality types!
I love cream cheese for lots of things. I miss eating potatoes as i was diabetic.I used to eat mashed potatoes at least 4 times a week. When i went to the doctor the other day she worte in my chart i had a history of diabetes. This is a great alternative recipe for potatoes. Will give it a try.
Made this tonight. My husband, who HATES cauliflower, loved this and had a big helping with dinner!
Victory! 😀
Wow! The tools you have are impressive! Thanks for sharing your techniques!
I'm sort of like Batman that way (lots of tools). 😉
Serious Keto 💕
I steam the cauliflower then purée in a food processor. Next into a tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as I can. Back into the pot and add butter, salt pepper and cream to the desired consistency. I’m going to try your way out next time. It looks delicious.
Just popping in to say get a “nut milk bag” on Amazon. You can squeeze the heck out of it with that, they’re great.
They're also great when you're making your own butter - ruclips.net/video/9RT2umN7mrA/видео.html
And, naturally, for nut milk (which I should probably do a video on so people can see how easy that is). This is the one I have: amzn.to/37JgBAI
The Force is Strong with Serious Keto. 🛸
This is the way. 😉
I like that ricer! I know you don't usually include macros but thanks for your measurements (both imperial and metric). Good job Steve again!
The macros are always with the printable recipe on my website. And I don't have a bunch of clutter that you have to surf through to get to the good stuff.
We made a small batch last week and even my potato loving DH loved this. Tonight I thought I should rewatch your method as we are doing the whole head so there (cross your fingers) will be leftovers for our dish tomorrow night. Thank you for this. It is fabulous.
If you have a salad spinner, I recommend giving the florets a whirl in it after boiling. This will spin off some of the water and further improve the texture.
@@SeriousKeto good idea. We were straining it through an extra fine serve while ricing it but I think we got it too dry. Broke our ricer so checking your Amazon links for suggestions. Thanks. Safe trip.
This is great! I like to top mine with sour cream, shredded cheddar, bacon and chives.
Like potatoes, a person can top (or add in) pretty much anything. I mainly wanted to share my technique.
yep , I added shredded Parmesan, very testy
I just started Keto & I am learning how to create flavorful & tasty food. I must say that this cauliflower recipe was so DELICIOUS. I was like-YES. I tasted without the mozzarella cheese and it was good. Then I put the mozzarella cheese in it and it was even better. Thank you for sharing!
Steve your a brilliant chef.... I'm enjoying several of your recipes, thanks
Thank you 😊
I really needed this lesson. Thanks! No matter how many times you tell us about some of the crazy comments you get, I still think "what the heck...what is up with these people!"
The older (and hopefully more stoic) I get, the more I wonder why people allow themselves to get so bent out of shape about little things. Things like an ingredient someone chooses to use, or whether they want to be slightly "dirty" keto, or whether I pronounce Instant Pot "Instapot". 😄
These look awesome! Thanks for explaining the reason for cream cheese. I have a SERIOUS aversion to the stuff, always have. 54 years later I doubt it’s gonna go away and I have always wondered what the purpose of cream cheese is in so many keto recipes. Assuming it was just for fat, I have tried many substitutions but so far nothing has worked the way I wanted it to. Now that I know about the guar gum I think I will experiment with sour cream and Xanthan gum or something like that. Thank you!
Well they look delicious.. I don't understand why certain people watch a video and want to complain about how it's cooked.. They don't have to watch the videos.. I enjoyed your video and I love cauliflower mash potatoes.. Thank you..
Wow, I can’t believe it took me so long to try this. These are SO good!! Not sure how you came up with the cream cheese, genius!!
Glad you liked it!!
Another way of thickening it up is to put it in a casserole dish along with any add ins you like then baking at about 275. The time will depend on how thick you want it and how thin it is to begin with. It’s perfect every time (unless you forget it’s in the oven ✋🏼). It will take longer so it is a plan ahead kind of thing.
this is a good suggestion especially if you are cooking a meal with multiple components. You can make the mash ahead of time and put it in the oven to finish while other dishes are being made fresh!
OMG! WOW! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! Going to try!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!
I cook my cauliflower in a steamer, use an old fashioned potato masher or my hand mixer, add butter, sour cream, couple of tablespoons powder/flaked potatoes, salt, pepper...stir...and done. Won my “meat and potato “ hubby (who didn’t like cauliflower) over! First time I served it, I didn’t tell him...he asked if there was anymore mashed potatoes! Win! I change it up by adding cheddar cheese, bacon bits, garlic, green onions, or whatever.
I love Cauliflower mashed potatoes. I made them a few years ago, can't remember whose recipe it was but it was amazing. These look so good. Will have to give them a go. I've got some riced cauliflower in my freezer I need to use up(homemade).
Just made these last night to go with out meatloaf!! First time for both my hubby and I!! WE WERE SOLD!!!
Thanks soooooo much Steve. I've started using riced cauliflower since being on my keto journey, but never could get it anywhere close to the consistency of mashed potatoes. I'm definitely looking forward to trying this recipe out. I love all of your recipes Steve, and as a member of the keto community A BIG THANK YOU
Hope you enjoy
@@SeriousKeto thank you soooooooo much, it is absolutely fantastic. My new favorite keto food. I never thought that cauliflower could taste like potatoes. OMG is so YUMMMMMY
adding celery will give you potato-like sweetness.
This looks AMAZING! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!
If you really want to take it up a notch, you can add some baked potato Keto Chow. I did a video on that: ruclips.net/video/Q8V_1r6I-VA/видео.htmlsi=iQ5_OdYFVkML6ceI
My favorite thing to do with mashed cauliflower is add some heavy cream and cheddar and use it as a substitute for grits in Shrimp and Grits. I’m definitely going to try it your way! Can’t wait!
That's one thing I haven't done yet and really ought to. Thanks for the reminder.
Shrimp and grits? Do you have a link to your recipe for that? I love both but have never had them together.
that sounds amazing
Shrimp and Grits is one of my all time favorites- especially when I go down south! I will try your suggestion for when at home...but when in the south well... no can do!
Andy Honestly, i make it differently every time. Sometimes I use sausage, sometimes I add cream and spinach, just depends on my mood. Just look up a shrimp and grits recipe that sounds good to you. If it calls for any thickener, I use Xanthan gum. Then I put it over the mashed cauliflower thickened with heavy cream and cheddar but I’m going to try the cream cheese like Steve did.
I love your channel. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do!
Use the leaves sautee in pan with garlic. You can use the stem(after cooking) for faux potato salad.
I did not know this. Thank you. Also, it DOES make for good compost. 😉
I use my mother’s secret for incredible mashed potatoes, but works equally well for mashed cauli; beat in an egg. Also imparts a hint of color, and some protein.
Interesting...
I used to stir an egg into rice pudding, etc (pre-keto). It gives a nice, smooth texture and richness.
The force is with you Steve! Thanks !
After ricing you could drain the water. Better peaks. Awesome recipe, thanks for sharing!
I actually did drain it a bit before ricing, but didn't show that on the video.
@@SeriousKeto either way I used your recipe and it was great. Thank you!
@@garyredmond6873 Glad you liked it.
Hi, Steve! Excellent version of this staple! I love your videos!
I love the way you handle the negative questioning your expertise comments
I try. My first impulse is to be defensive. 😄
Serious Keto But instead of that knee jerk reaction being your go to, you stop and think before you respond. It’s appreciated!
I just found potato extract made by the Amoretti company. I am not a fan of cauliflower no matter how it is made, so I have used turnips, jicama, etc. However, no matter what vegetable you are mashing, it you want them to taste more like potaotes, this extract is really great. It is still not exactly like potatoes but it is closer. Then with butter, seasons, etc, they are a very nice alternative. I can even eat cauliflower with the recipe given here with the addition on a little of this potato extract. Next time, I am going to try using bone broth or tallow to the water before boiling like someone suggested below!! Thanks for showing us how to make this so creamy!
Looks like I need to get some potato extract...
You are so scientific in your presentations and an excellent chef
I’m waiting for your perfection of the Hot Dog buns you mentioned
Still working on it. It takes me time to eat my mistakes before I can move on to the next trial.
@@SeriousKeto I totally feel your pain. Still eating up yeast bread hamburger buns (with way too much flax to taste good) from the freezer I made over 6 months ago!
You bet! Creamed cauliflower is delicious! I make mine boiled in chicken bone broth, same method, added fresh garlic, and sprinkle with parm cheese but use ghee with salt added. This also makes a fantastic mashed bake!
Sounds great!
Cream cheese can never be overused, IMO:) Thanks so much for this recipe!
Great recipe and enjoy the humor! Kinda like the FORCE!
Strong with the force this is!!!
Thank you Steve for this most delicious recipe!! It was a HIT TODAY! We will never make regular mashed potatoes again! Thank you!!! Merry Christmas from Canada
Glad you liked it. 😊
I'm making this tomorrow. I can't wait.
I hope you like it.
Haven't tried the ricer method but I use my food prcessor and add butter, garlic powder and a couple of TBS of sour cream.
I just throw my steamed cauliflower into my food processor, add seasonings and smoked cheese, it's delicious! I will definitely have to try the cream cheese, yum :)
Honestly, cauliflower is just a delivery mechanism for cheese and seasonings. 😄
Wow! I can't believe I didn't see this video when it was released. I love cauliflower but not when it's trying to be something else.
This video convinced me to try cauliflower mashed potatoes again.
Adding the cream cheese HAS to be the secret ingredient for making this cali mash delicious.
Homemade bone broth and immersion blender. Works every time. My ricer, not so much. Great video as always!
Made this tonight, turned out awesome, better than potatoes in my opinion.
Am I first?
“Broccoli “. 😉
Yep you beat me lol
Ha ha right I just caught that
I can't believe I didn't catch that. I'm sure I'll be hearing (reading) comments about that all day long. 😲
You did it twice. But, I don’t care. Excellent and can’t wait to try. Maybe I can fool my wife with this one.
Serious Keto, At least we are paying VERY close attention.
That's how I make mine. Sometimes I add bacon and cheddar and parmesan and throw it in the oven for twice baked.
Yum!
I make mine with heavy cream instead of cream cheese and I add several garlic cloves that have been sautéed in butter. I then blend it all in my food processor. It’s to die for. :)
Whatever works for you. 🙂 Maybe give some cream cheese a try next time and see what you think.
You can add an egg and some lupin flour, pipe it into French fries shape, freeze it then bake it and you’ll get yourself some keto french fries, i’m gonna try doing that tomorrow 😉
Let me know how it turns out.
I just made this recipe, I added parmesan cheese and 🧄 garlic!😋👌🏼
Another great recipe! I think using the ricer and adding cream cheese is genius! It’s nice to have a staple mashed potato dupe.
thanks , made this yesterday for dinner : pan fried red snapper filet with cauliflower mash , wow that's sooooo good .we love it , great receipt !!!
Just made this game changer for me. Thanks for another great recipe.
I remember asking you to do this, as I was disappointed in the ones I tried.
You were worried I would be disappointed in yours. lol
I guess I'll have to give this a go!
Thanks!
Really could use that Tuscan Beef Stew recipe today. I’m seriously hungry. Can’t wait.
The recipe is on my website. Just not the video yet.
Just made this for the first time! I was skeptical because it's so simple but it's perfect! Not nearly as "cauli" tasting as other cauliflower mash I've had or made.
Tried it and they really were a good substitute to use with my osso bucco. Thanks
Another winner- thanks Steve! I guess I need a potato ricer now!
I have an idea for a keto pasta that I'm hoping I can utilize this ricer for on the medium setting. It would also be cool to try this on some other low carb veggies.
10 extra points for The Force reference!!! :) Definitely adding this to my must-try rotation! :)
Thanks for sharing you have a radio announcer voice.
These were great! I chopped up some bacon and fried it in the pan before adding the mashed cauliflower. And then if course the cream cheese, butter and cheddar cheese.
Glad you liked it.
I agree with the cream cheese love it❤yum
The best recipe I've ever made. Thank you Steve. Of course, I guilded the lily and made my recipe with cheddar cheese and bacon bits (hatch chili flavored countrt bacon from the butcher shop). I also boiled the cauliflower in beef bouillon for extra flavor to match my grilled steak
Yum
So Awesome!!! Thanks Steve!! Looking forward to this!!
Thank you for this video. I love mashed cauliflower. Can't wait to try this!
Gonna bring this to Easter Dinner too, this year!
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An absolute favorite!!!
Awesome!
I will try this recipe, but would use a food processor. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Just tried this with Mississippi pot roast (minus peppercorns) on top. Amazing is all I can say. Couldn't tell I was not eating potatoes.
I've always relied on a potato ricer for the smoothest, creamiest mashed potatoes. It's good to know that i can still give ut a workout now and then. Also, I love the beef bone broth idea. I live alone, so doing up a whole head of cauliflower would be way too much for me. Im going to try this basic method with the frozen veg for now, before trying to do something potentially life-threatening, like take it to a big family dinner.
Was curious to see how you make your caulimash. My absolute favourite seasonings are garlic, butter and Parmesan cheese. Our fresh cauliflowers are super expensive, but I buy a bag of frozen, steam it and it works just as well.
Was really good!!
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. 👍🏼
Can’t wait to try
I am sold! Making that with grilled salmon tomorrow! Thanks!
Actually , I do mine the same way, and actually use garlic and herb seasoned cream cheese! That’s how I made mashed potatoes, too. If I want to be real honest, I think I added at least 4 different dairy products in my mashed potatoes/cauliflower. Milk, butter, cream cheese, and sour cream or plain yogurt 😂 if I was out of yogurt or sour cream, then I used mayo. Cream cheese may be “over used” but it certainly sits at the head of the table at my house 🏡 Thanks for sharing, Steve.
Being from Wisconsin, I don't believe I've ever used the phrase "too much dairy". 😄
Making this tonight! Thanks!
To keep the pot from boiling over, remove the lid and lay a wooden spoon across the top. My grandmom taught me this.
Haven't had mashed potatoes or cauliflower in forever! I think I'll have to have this along with my next steak.
ahh my daily dose of his soothing voice
I chose to make your recipe this year!
I bot 4 bags of riced cauliflower because ... _easier and moar!!_
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I don't have a ricer and couldn't find it in any of the stores. So, oh well. It's gonna have to be less smooth. But it will have all the flavor you spoke of. I got all the goodies!!! I can't wait to bring it to Mom's and share it with the family!!!
Thank you, Steve!
Happy Holidays!
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Everyone loved it!
It was fab!!!!!
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Thanks again Steve will try these
This is perfect. Such a better method than I was using.