Mashed Cauliflower Help?

[SandyL2002]

Last time I tried to make Mock Mashed potatoes..using Cauliflower it did not turn out well..

Are you suppose to just use fresh and not frozen? It was very soupy

[Georgiana]

I think the frozen one retains more water than the fresh one. So if you choose to use frozen, make sure you drain it well before putting it into the food processor.

[not2late]

I agree. Drain it very well! I cook the cauliflower until it's very soft. Then I put it into a colander to let it drain completely. Then I mash it and put it back over the heat to dry out more before I add the butter, cream, etc.

[Fizgig]

I've never had good results from frozen, but it's been great with fresh!

1 head cauliflower, chopped, covered with saran, and microwaved for 7 minutes. Stop and stir every few minutes. Drain in a colander, then mash with 3 oz cream cheese, 1 T butter, and salt. The cream cheese really improves the texture and flavor.

[julirama723]

When I would use fresh cauliflower it would be AWFUL. Perhaps I'm a bad cook. I've finally perfected my technique! Here's what I do:

I use frozen chopped cauliflower. I place it in a microwave-safe dish and nuke it on high for 10 minutes, stir, then nuke until cooked. I do this so it ends up slightly dry.

I dump the cooked cauliflower into the food processor, add butter (and when I ate dairy, I'd add cream or sour cream) and mix WELL. After it's pureed, transfer to a bowl and add salt, pepper, garlic, chives, parsley. You can also add shredded cheese and bacon. Put it back in the microwave for a few minutes to melt the cheese and/or butter.

I promise you, it is DELICIOUS. I prefer frozen cauliflower because it doesn't go bad--my cauliflower hankerings seem to go in spurts, so if it's frozen, it can hang out in the freezer 'til the cows come home and I don't have to worry about wasting money. Also, it seems much easier/quicker to cook frozen than fresh?

[AnewMeFl]

I love the fauxtators, they taste really good. I've haven't tried it with frozen cauliflower and I'm not sure that I will.

I don't feel like I'm missing out on eating real mashed potatoes with this recipe since to me it doesn't taste much different from the real thing.

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