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Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

This Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower is creamy and buttery and full of delicious garlic flavor. It is the perfect low carb and keto substitute for mashed potatoes and, by making it in the Instant Pot, you save time and dishes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken bone broth homemade or store-bought
  • 2 heads cauliflower cut into florets
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed and room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter cubed and at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • pink salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • Fresh chopped chives for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 1/2 cups of bone broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Place the trivet into the pot and put the cauliflower florets and garlic cloves on the trivet.
  • Place the lid on the instant pot and make sure the pressure release valve is set to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
  • Perform a quick pressure release, and crack the lid open slightly. Allow to stand for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully drain the cauliflower and garlic and return them to the pot, mashing slightly with a potato masher.
  • Add the cream cheese, butter, 1/4 cup of the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, and blend using an immersion blender or hand mixer. Add the additional heavy cream until you get to your preferred consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Sprinkle with chopped chives.

Disclaimer

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Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Instant Pot, keto, low carb, gluten-free, thanksgiving, Christmas
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