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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower take?

As written, 25 minutes: 10 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (12 minutes): "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."

Do I need any special equipment for Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 3) and a blender (step 3). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

Is there a substitute for Parmesan in Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower?

The entry for Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower calls for 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

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 many calories are in Cottage Cheese Mashed Cauliflower?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 10 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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