This Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower is the perfect "healthy" alternative to your favorite comfort food.

I admit this was my first attempt at creamed cauliflower. I have seen it all over Pinterest and in the food magazines, but honestly, I'm picky. I have heard it was good, I've heard it was bad, and I've heard it was just okay. I had no idea what to expect, but I had hoped that since we eat a lot of mashed potatoes around here that I could replace them with cauliflower every once in a while.

Guess what! These are delicious! They are creamy and cheesy, and the perfect healthy alternative. There was a hint of difference in the flavor, but seriously not enough that makes a difference. Perhaps I only could taste a hint of difference because I knew that I used cauliflower and not potatoes. Kelsie on the other hand was none the wiser. Score one for mom!

Riced cauliflower is my next venture. Have you ever had riced cauliflower? Did you like it?

Yield: 4

Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower

Name: Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped chives; salt and pepper to taste; butter optional

This Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower is the perfect “healthy” alternative to your favorite comfort food.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ to ½ cup milk
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped chives
salt and pepper to taste
butter optional

Instructions

In a large oven safe bowl, put just enough water in the bottom to cover it.
Drop in your florets and cover with a paper towel.
Cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until your cauliflower is fork tender.
Drain the water away and pour your cauliflower into a food processor (I used my Ninja)
Add your garlic, parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup of the milk.
Blend until smooth.
If needed add a bit more milk, until you reach your desired consistency.
Salt and pepper as desired.
If your adding butter, stir it in now.
Top with fresh chopped chives, and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 358mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 8g

Comments

Laura says

November 09, 2015 at 8:51 am

I' tried a cauliflower recipe recently that didn't turn out so well - I'm glad to hear you liked this because I've seen it everywhere as well. I might have to revisit my cauliflower cooking! Happy Monday!!
- Joanna says
  
  November 09, 2015 at 9:55 am
  
  I've heard some pretty bad stories when people try out cauliflower. I think it must be a tricky ingredient to transform into something that it wasn't really meant to do. I think the trick is adding flavors that you would to your mashed potatoes. Good luck on your next try Laura! 🙂
Jess says

November 16, 2015 at 11:29 am

This sounds SO delicious! I've pinned it! 🙂

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
- Joanna says
  
  November 16, 2015 at 11:54 am
  
  Thanks Jess!
bonbon @ Farmhouse 40 says

November 22, 2015 at 4:02 pm

Hi . I haven't heard of this cauliflower recipe. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday. Hope to see you there again this week. farmhouse40.com
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

November 23, 2015 at 3:37 pm

I was so surprised when I tried creamed cauliflower, it tastes so good! I love the addition of chives. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Ashley says

November 24, 2015 at 9:30 am

Thank you for linking up to last week's Tasty Tuesday linky party. I have pinned your recipes to the Creative K Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope you'll link up again this week.