Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower

Name: Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steamed cauliflower blended smooth with full-fat cottage cheese, garlic, and chives for a creamy, high-protein mashed potato alternative that is low in carbs and genuinely satisfying.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopHigh ProteinVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 head cut into florets cauliflower and 2 smashed garlic cloves and cook 10 to 12 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender when pierced with a fork.
2

Drain well and transfer to a colander. Let steam escape for 2 minutes - removing moisture ensures a fluffy, not watery, mash.
3

Transfer the drained cauliflower and garlic to a food processor or high-powered blender. Add 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
4

Process 60 to 90 seconds, scraping down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
5

Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt. Top with 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free side collection instead.

How long does Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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