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Cheesy Mashed (or Riced) Cauliflower

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Dana Ketter
Cost: $0.95
Even our toddler can't get enough of this one!
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Equipment

  • skillet, spoon, blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Riced Cauliflower Costco bulk (OR whole cauliflower head)
  • 2 oz Goat Cheese
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese grated block
  • 1 oz Kerrygold Butter grass fed
  • ¼ tsp Thyme optional
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder optional

Instructions

  • In medium to large skillet cook the frozen riced cauliflower over medium heat with butter (or oil), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until it almost begins to crisp and the liquid disappears.
  • Place cooked cauliflower in a food processor and add cheeses and preferred spices. Blend to desired consistency. Pepper to taste.
  • If you'd rather keep the riced texture, simply strain/ drain the cauliflower after cooking it, then combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well coated. For the diversity inherent in riced cauliflower, I don't list "cauliflower florets" in the ingredients above.

Notes

WHOLE RECIPE:
Total Calories - 664 .  Total Cost - $3.80  .  Grade - B  .  *Monthly Cost - $665
Programming Notes:
  • This recipe could easily be made into a vegan recipe by using non-dairy cheese and plant-based butter or oil.
  • If you have a history of heart disease or are aiming for healthier fats, replace the butter with avocado oil to decrease the amount of saturated fat. This change creates a more Mediterranean dish.
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*This refers to the monthly grocery bill if TWO PEOPLE ate cumulatively 4,000 Calories per day, and only ate this meal all month long. If you're running calculations for ONE person - divide the monthly cost in half.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Mashed (or Riced) Cauliflower
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 287mg12%
Potassium 350mg10%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 375IU8%
Vitamin C 55mg67%
Calcium 178mg18%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.