Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes Recipe – Low-Carb Potato Substitute

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Written by Di Bauer December 7, 2001 Updated by Andrew DiMino January 7, 2015

Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Primal, Vegetarian, Nut-Free

The most difficult part about following a low-carb lifestyle is probably holiday time without the mashed potatoes. Now, I won’t insult you by telling you that my Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes taste exactly like mashed potatoes, but I can promise you that the texture is pretty similar and the taste is out of this world. There is a pretty good chance, however, that if you don’t tell your guests that it’s cauliflower, they will probably think it IS potatoes; and they will love it!

Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes – Low-Carb Potato Substitute

Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes Recipe - Low-Carb Potato Substitute

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The most difficult part about following a low-carb lifestyle is probably holiday time without the mashed potatoes. Now, I won’t insult you by telling you that my Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes taste exactly like mashed potatoes, but I can promise you that the texture is pretty similar and the taste is out of this world. There is a pretty good chance however, that if you don’t tell your guests that it’s cauliflower, they will probably think it IS potatoes; and they will love it!

Author: Di Bauer
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 16 1x
Category: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Primal, Vegetarian, Nut-Free

Ingredients

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2 heads fresh cauliflower
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
1/4 to 1/2 cup diced sauteed onions
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Break the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
While cauliflower is steaming, sauté the onion in the butter.
When the cauliflower and the onions are done, place everything in a large mixing bowl.
Mash all the ingredients together and place them in a buttered 9″ x 12″ casserole or a large baking dish.
Bake at 350° F for 30-45 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and the casserole is heated through.
Serve hot.