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George_Stella · Posted: Mar Wed 01, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject: "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes

"Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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

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.

Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 153
Fat 12 grams
Saturated Fat 7 grams
Carbohydrates 8 grams
Fiber 4 grams
Net Carbohydrates 4 grams

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DebB · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 1447 Location: WA State

I like using my Oxo brand potato ricer to squeeze the water out of the cooked cauliflower - works great! We really love this recipe. *Ü*
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Shannon · Posted: Mar Fri 03, 2006 7:23 am Post subject:

This is probably the recipe I use the most! It is wonderful George, I can't thank you enough! Real comfort food!
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Dingie_Dinah · Posted: Mar Fri 03, 2006 10:05 am Post subject:

This is my favorite comfort food! Sometimes I'll add extra sour cream, put it in a casserole, top it with cheese and bacon bits, and bake it till bubbly. Lot like twice baked taters!!!

Thanks George!!!
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maryloulou · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 77 Location: Missouri

ok!
I am going to try this tonight!

I have been mocktater-resistant, but tonight I am bitig the bullet!

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Syl · Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 9

My husband and I started doing low-carb almost a year ago. Last October we had an early Christmas celebration with family members, some doing low-carb and some not. The entire meal was low-carb with almost all the recipes from Mr. Stella's book. The meal was a huge success and there were no "potatoe" leftovers at all! Even my brother, who works on a farm and has a huge appetite, loved them and raved about them to another brother. That was a huge compliment! Thanks for the wonderful support when it comes to holiday meals!!

Harbinger · Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 6

I had made rather plain mashed cauliflower before, but this recipe beats that by a mile. This was great with turkey or chicken dinners. I don't even miss the potatoes.
Thanks!!!!!

lulubelle · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 1

i really was incredibly sceptical at first.....however i was really floored as to how fabulous this is....i have a friend who is allergic to white potatoes and who hasn't had white potatoes in years and she loved this and was amazed. In fact i was amazed myself they are incredible try them and thank you for sharing this!

kem31753 · Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 36

I have to admit when I saw this recipe part of me went "eeewwww" but I got over myself and whipped up a batch to accompany the beefed up meatloaf. All I can say is, "Wow!" The taste was like the best mashed potatoes I ever had, but without the "heaviness" of real potatoes. Yum! Thanks, George!

Eowyn · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 254

This is the best version of this dish I have ever tried. "10"
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copperpot · Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 84

I too was quite skeptical about the recipe,how could this possibly even come close to mashed potatoes Buwhuh

Don't knock it till you try it..who needs potatoes..this is wonderful!! I do add a little extra cream cheese..Thank you George Stella!! Cool

wiccanmalenurse · Site Moderator Joined: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 4876

A perfect 10! enough said. Thanks George for giving us a recipe that makes us feel less deprived from the others! I too thought no way but once I tried it, it was a keeper, David Wink

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p1rangerfan · Joined: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

This is greatness!!! There are other recipes for cauliflour mashed potatoes that just taste like soggy cauliflour.This is awesome. I like to add fresh chopped bacon and chives to mine.

missymagoo12 · Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 1232

i guess i am going to have to try this- i treid another recipe and gave that one up. so i will try this one now. sue

Rayofhope · Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

I have to confess, I am doing a LOW carb plan, not a NO carb plan. Even still, I can't sit around and eat mashed potatoes!! lol.

I love this.. it works nicely when you don't want to eat mashed potatoes. This will be on my table for Christmas day. Cool