Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients
- 1 pound cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grass-fed butter, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Steam the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10-15 minutes. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork. Alternatively, boil them until tender, then drain very well to remove excess water.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, melted butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using an immersion blender, potato masher, or food processor, mash the cauliflower mixture until smooth and creamy. If using a food processor, pulse until desired consistency is reached, being careful not to over-process.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and minced jalapeño until well combined and the cheese begins to melt into the warm mash.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more heavy cream.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped chives.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients
- 1 pound cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grass-fed butter, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Steam the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10-15 minutes. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork. Alternatively, boil them until tender, then drain very well to remove excess water.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, melted butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using an immersion blender, potato masher, or food processor, mash the cauliflower mixture until smooth and creamy. If using a food processor, pulse until desired consistency is reached, being careful not to over-process.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and minced jalapeño until well combined and the cheese begins to melt into the warm mash.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more heavy cream.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped chives.
⏱️ 1 min