Description
Make creamy, low-carb mashed cauliflower quickly using an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower florets and broth or water into the Instant Pot liner.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow for a Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the cauliflower and drain any excess liquid.
- Return the cauliflower to the Instant Pot (or transfer to a large bowl).
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and butter.
- Mash with a potato masher or use an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in the green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use a food processor instead of mashing by hand.
- You can substitute heavy cream for sour cream if you prefer a richer flavor.
- If you do not have an Instant Pot, you can steam the cauliflower on the stovetop until tender.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: Instant Pot, mashed cauliflower, low carb, keto, side dish, pressure cooker, loaded cauliflower