Easy Slow Cooker Whipped Cauliflower Recipe
Cauliflower… it’s not just for raw veggie trays! Try this Easy Slow Cooker Whipped Cauliflower Recipe to serve with your favorite main dishes. After discovering this amazingly simple and healthy side dish, you’ll want to pair it with every meal that you can!
Servings 4 people
Calories 121kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- hand mixer, potato masher, or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen or fresh cauliflower florets
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- Water enough to cover the cauliflower
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter to top the cauliflower, optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets and whole peeled garlic cloves in slow cooker
- Add enough water to fully cover cauliflower
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours
- Carefully drain excess water from the slow cooker and let cauliflower dry for just a bit
- Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and a little bit of salt and pepper
- Use a hand mixer to blend cauliflower until smooth and creamy
- If desired, top with extra butter and garnish with fresh chopped parsley
Notes
- Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave on low power.
- Be sure to drain all excess water from the cooked cauliflower before mashing.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, leave out the parmesan and use regular coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg