"Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe courtesy George Stella

Show: Low Carb and Lovin' ItEpisode: Low Carb Comfort Foods

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Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 21 min

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Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.

Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.

In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.

Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.

Chef: George Stella

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recipe "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
MARY Oswego, IL 11-08-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THIS is a perfect side dish! Enough said.
recipe "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
erika martinez, CA 10-13-2009
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I've made these twice in one week!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are great. I used fat free cream cheese and fat free chicken broth.
recipe "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Judy Surfside Beach, SC 09-01-2009
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THIS TASTES MARVELOUS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

George nailed it! You have to try this recipe! It's fast and easy. Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite foods, and I am... very picky about the taste. This recipe surpasses my ideal of what great mashed potatoes should taste like. I love it, and is now one of my favorite dishes, along with his recipe for mock potato salad. I didn't even care for potato salad, but my mother made it, and it is now also one of my favorites. It's like something you would get at a fancy restaurant. Keep them coming, George!Read more
recipe "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cameron St. Petersburg, FL 08-10-2009
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Parents loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was very flavorful. Me (a 16yo kid) and my parents liked everything about it. However my pickier older sister was not a... fan of the texture, so if you have some picky non-vegetable fans I would maybe suggest making it a little creamier.Read more
recipe "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Megan Swansea, MA 05-28-2009
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WOW!!! The whole family LOVED this recipe :)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Maybe I've been low carb dieting too long, but I actually like these better than mashed potatoes. Super easy and... inexpensive! I made this recipe with steak and grean beans, and it was delicious. Even my little girl loved this recipe!Read more
recipe "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Evelyn Lexington, KY 04-12-2009
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Nice Substitute for Low Carb Diets
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These have become a staple for me on the low carb diet. No, there is no substitute for a big pile of mashed potatoes. ... Still, they're very flavorful, and they provide enough of a mouth feel to satisfy. They're also versatile - try bacon and cheese for a "loaded" potato flavor. Read more