Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese
Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese blends riced cauliflower with butter, tangy cream cheese, and fresh chives for a velvety, potato-like mash that’s light yet satisfying. It’s subtly peppery and herbaceous, making a versatile side for weeknight dinners or holiday roasts without feeling heavy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook8 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 75 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the frozen riced cauliflower and the ground black pepper. Use a spoon to break up the pieces and separate the cauliflower "grains." Return to a boil and cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Using a mesh sieve, drain the cauliflower well and transfer it to a blender. Add the butter and the cream cheese. Pulse several times, then purée for about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the chives and place in a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chives, if desired. Serve warm.
- Calories 82.23 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 4.85 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 5.28 g 2%
- Total Fat 4.67 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.53 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 408.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.05 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 225.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 51.28 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 13 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cream Cheese, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 82.23 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cream Cheese, Fresh Chives, Riced Cauliflower. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese?
- About 13 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 82.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese healthy?
- Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 82.23 calories and 4.85 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.27 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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