This mashed cauliflower recipe is a delicious low carb or keto alternative to mashed potatoes. It'd be great for Thanksgiving, but note that it serves 3 to 4. If you're feeding a crowd, scale the recipe up accordingly. Depending on the size of your food processor, you'll likely need to work in batches.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and boil until knife-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor.
Puree the cauliflower with the butter, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper. Season to taste and garnish with chives, if desired.
Reviews
Devaprasad on 2026-08-08 17:13:00 (5 stars): Very good & easy
Linda Garvin on 2026-05-09 04:32:38 (5 stars): Loved this & found it very easy to make. I didn’t have time to roast the garlic so put it in with the cauliflower when boiling with skin on then squeezed the garlic into the cauliflower after cooking (also I find roasted garlic can be a little strong in flavour) I mashed with a knob of butter unmelted & Dijon mustard in the saucepan instead of using a food processor. I liked the rustic texture of mashing.
Thanks for the recipe 🙏
Donna on 2026-04-14 19:03:18 (5 stars): I just made this - it was fantastic! I am especially impressed with the texture. I have seen recipes that add sour cream or cheese but I wanted a healthier version that tastes good and this checked those boxes. It’s creamy and fluffy enough on it’s own. I did not have time to roast the garlic which would have made it even better. I did my shortcut that I do with garlic mashed potatoes - I put the garlic in the water along with the florets. Not quite as good but it works. I didn’t have Dijon but I had honey mustard so I added a speck of that. Great idea to add mustard! I always find great recipes on here.
Thank you!
Brooke Ashley on 2026-04-13 21:03:35 (5 stars): Easy and delicious!
Andrea Draper on 2025-10-13 21:51:00 (5 stars): I’ve made this a few times now and it’s so delicious. The roasted garlic really makes it special. It’s comfort food without the guilt!
Lesley Treloar on 2025-10-07 02:47:05 (5 stars): Just wonderful, so good to get another recipe for my fav veg cauliflower.
Catherine on 2025-09-10 17:15:56 (5 stars): I usually put the cauliflower back in the pan over heat to cook off any excess water and find that helps too!
Cathleen Taylor on 2025-07-20 18:56:54 (5 stars): I made it! I forgot the picture but it was wonderful. My meat and potatoes guy has his mash bag but healthy. I am SO happy! I used my mini blending tool instead of a blender but this came out spot on. Thanks so much.
Bridget on 2025-04-10 20:17:23 (5 stars): Enjoyed the flavor but my consistency was too thin. Any tips on how to thicken up?
Thanks
Leigh on 2025-01-18 23:42:04 (5 stars): Delicious and simple! As satisfying as mashed potatoes.
