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    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

    Posted: Oct 11, 2019 Last Modified: Nov 26, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easy peasy lemon squeezy, this Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower goes perfectly as a side dish for any meal!

    Easy peasy lemon squeezy, this Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower goes perfectly as a side dish for any meal!

    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

    I’m not going to sit here and tell you that this mashed cauliflower will make it so you don’t even noticed that there isn’t mashed potatoes on the table. I love my mashed potatoes and know that cauliflower is a hard sell as a replacement lol. However, what I can say is that if you’d prefer to skip the potatoes, this mashed cauliflower is a great alternative! The cauliflower turns into a creamy cauliflower mash that will remind you of less starchy version of mashed potatoes.

    What You Need To Make Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

    • cauliflower
    • parmesan
    • salt
    • pepper
    • butter
    • optional: milk or yogurt or cream cheese

    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

    How To Make Mashed Cauliflower with the Instant Pot

    • Place one cup of water into the Instant Pot before placing in the trivet that came with the Instant Pot and cauliflower.
    • Press Manual and set the Instant Pot to 4 minutes. Quick release when done.
    • Carefully remove the cauliflower, trivet, and drain the water. Let the cauliflower cool for 3-5 minutes.
    • To make breaking down the cauliflower easier, cut the cauliflower into quarters or more before adding it back into the Instant Pot (or large bowl). Add in the parmesan, salt, pepper, and butter.
    • Mash with a potato masher, or blend with a blender/handheld blender, or blend with a food processor until it is your desired consistency. Optional: add a few tbsp of milk, yogurt, or cream cheese to make the mashed cauliflower richer.

    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

    Don’t Have An Instant Pot?

    • Steam the cauliflower on the stovetop or cook in boiling water before following step 4-5.

    Want To Make Cauliflower Mash Ahead of Time?

    • Let the mashed cauliflower cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat on the stove top and add more seasoning or butter as needed.
    Easy peasy lemon squeezy, this Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower goes perfectly as a side dish for any meal!

    Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

    Easy peasy lemon squeezy, this Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower goes perfectly as a side dish for any meal!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 4 minutes mins
    Cooling + Mashing: 8 minutes mins
    Servings: 5 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cauliflower
    • 1/2 cup parmesan
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • optional: milk or yogurt or cream cheese

    Instructions

    • Place one cup of water into the Instant Pot before placing in the trivet that came with the Instant Pot and cauliflower.
    • Press Manual and set the Instant Pot to 4 minutes. Quick release when done.
    • Carefully remove the cauliflower, trivet, and drain the water. Let the cauliflower sit and cool for 3-5 minutes.
    • Cut the cauliflower into quarters or more before adding it back into the Instant Pot (or large bowl). Add in the parmesan, salt, pepper, and butter.
    • Mash with a potato masher, or blend with a blender/handheld blender, or blend with a food processor until it is your desired consistency. Optional: add a few tbsp of milk, yogurt, or cream cheese to make the mashed cauliflower richer.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 5servings | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 55.4mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Nutrition Disclaimer

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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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