Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash
This Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash is a rich, creamy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, made with tender cauliflower blended with nutty brown butter, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan. It’s smooth, flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 180kcal
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Cauliflower Florets approximately 2 large heads of cauliflower
- ½ Cup Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 Cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese freshly grated
- ½ Cup Milk any milk of choice
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt and more to taste
Garnishes:
- Bacon chopped
- Chives chopped
Instructions
- To make this brown butter cauliflower mash, start by chopping your cauliflower into florets so they’re all roughly the same size.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the cauliflower. Let it cook for 12–14 minutes, just until the florets are soft enough to blend. Remove them from the water and set aside.
- Next, time to brown the butter. In a small pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and stir as it begins to foam. After 4–5 minutes, the milk solids will turn golden and the butter will smell nutty and rich—this is exactly what you want, so don’t walk away.
- Add the mashed garlic to the pan and let it cook for one more minute, then remove from the heat to keep it from burning.
- Add the cooked cauliflower to a food processor along with the brown butter, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, milk, and salt. Process until the mixture is as smooth and creamy as you like.
- Give it a taste and add a little extra salt if needed. Transfer the mash to a serving dish and finish with chopped bacon and chives and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 0.4mg
