Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
Cheesy, garlicky, flavor loaded mashed cauliflower prepared in the Instant Pot! This is the perfect, most delicious low-carb swap for mashed potatoes!
Servings : 4 serves
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, core removed and roughly cut into florets
- 1 1/2 cups water, you can also use chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste (optional)
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices low sodium thick cut bacon, cooked to a crisp and diced
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Pour broth in the insert of your Instant Pot.
- Place steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
- Transfer prepared cauliflower to the basket inside the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Set on manual setting and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Use the quick release function to release the pressure.
- Drain out all of the liquid and transfer the cauliflower to a food processor or blender.
- Add garlic, butter, sour cream, dry mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the blender; process until blended and creamy. I recommend using the pulse function because you have more control over how creamy or chunky you want your mashed cauliflower.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with cheeses and prepared bacon; bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top.
- Serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 6
Nutrition
Calories: 235 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 39 mg | Sodium: 486 mg | Potassium: 101 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 270 IU | Vitamin C: 1.3 mg | Calcium: 168 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg | Net Carbs: 1 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.