Loaded Ranch Mashed Cauliflower

Name: Loaded Ranch Mashed Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Butter; 1 whole Cauliflower; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Ranch Dressing Mix; 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.5 cup Sour Cream

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Loaded Ranch Mashed Cauliflower delivers the cozy flavors of a loaded baked potato in a lighter, velvety mash. Tangy sour cream, sharp Cheddar, and ranch seasoning meld into a creamy, buttery bite with gentle garlic and onion notes. It’s a crowd-pleasing side for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or whenever you want comfort without the heaviness.

Prep10 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the insert. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Move the cauliflower to a bowl, mash it, and drain off any excess water.
3

In a 9-inch baking dish, combine the cauliflower, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic powder; then top with the butter.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until it is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.