Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022
Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary. —Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California
Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Coarsely ground black pepper, optional

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and cook until tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain. Mash cauliflower with the milk, rosemary and salt. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary and coarsely ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 122 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.