{"id":132017,"date":"2019-11-20T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/thanksgiving-keto-cauliflower-mash\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T07:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:59:14","slug":"thanksgiving-keto-cauliflower-mash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-gb\/thanksgiving-keto-cauliflower-mash\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Keto Mashed Cauliflower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Let\u2019s face it, you can\u2019t have a proper Thanksgiving meal without a massive bowl of mash. But if you\u2019re on keto, then you know potatoes are out (unless you\u2019re on a potato-friendly, modified low-carb diet). Fortunately, you don\u2019t need to deprive yourself of one of life\u2019s greatest pleasures \u2013 mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there is no such thing as keto mashed potatoes, this keto mashed cauliflower with cream cheese recipe<\/strong> is just as creamy as the real thing! It\u2019s easy to make and it\u2019s irresistibly rich and creamy. This low carb mash will steal the spotlight on your Thanksgiving table. To make it pop, we served it with a dollop of butter and festive pink peppercorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re wondering about the macros? There\u2019s nothing to fear \u2013 cauliflowers are incredibly low calorie and low carb. Each serving of this super creamy mashed cauliflower keto contains a healthy 221 calories, 19.4g fat, 3.7g net carbs, and 6.3g protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mashed cauliflower keto recipe won\u2019t let you down!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you find it challenging to stick to your meal plan and not be everyone\u2019s burden with a special diet on Thanksgiving, we suggest you start thinking outside of the box. After all, at the time of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in 1621, our ancestors didn\u2019t use potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, they used other types of roots, such as turnips. Potatoes were introduced to North America shortly after the 1620s but did not become a part of America\u2019s agricultural patchwork until 1719.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, this new version of a holiday meal won\u2019t let you down. This is a family recipe, a low carb alternative that will perfectly pair up with turkey and gravy. Keep it warm, as the flavors unfold with heat. Set the table and watch everyone gasp in excitement while you serve a Thanksgiving meal with a keto twist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients for keto mashed cauliflower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2 cauliflower heads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup cream cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2153 cup cheddar cheese, shredded<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tbsp ghee (or butter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd tsp salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tsp pink peppercorns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets that are each about the same size. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil and cook the cauliflower for 10-12 minutes until tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: The water should barely cover the florets. Don\u2019t make the florets swim. Otherwise, it can become waterlogged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Strain cauliflower and return to the pot. Add cream cheese, cheddar, ghee, salt, and black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Using a potato masher or a hand blender, mash the cauliflower mixture together to get a creamy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Serve in a large bowl sprinkled with pink peppercorns and a dollop of extra ghee or butter if you are feeling indulgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keto Cauliflower Mash<\/td>Calories<\/td>Fats (g)<\/td>Carbs (g)<\/td>Fiber (g)<\/td>Net Carbs (g)<\/td>Protein (g)<\/td><\/tr>
2 cauliflower heads<\/td>133<\/td>0.5<\/td>28.1<\/td>13.3<\/td>14.8<\/td>10.5<\/td><\/tr>
1 cup cream cheese<\/td>810<\/td>80.9<\/td>6.2<\/td>0<\/td>6.2<\/td>17.5<\/td><\/tr>
1\/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded<\/td>152<\/td>12.5<\/td>0.5<\/td>0<\/td>0.5<\/td>9.4<\/td><\/tr>
2 tablespoons ghee (or butter)<\/td>224<\/td>22.5<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0.1<\/td><\/tr>
\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>0.7<\/td>0.3<\/td>0.4<\/td>0.1<\/td><\/tr>
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns<\/td>4<\/td>0.1<\/td>0.7<\/td>0.3<\/td>0.4<\/td>0.1<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>1326<\/td>116.5<\/td>36.2<\/td>13.9<\/td>22.3<\/td>37.7<\/td><\/tr>
Per Serving (<6)<\/td>221<\/td>19.41<\/td>6.03<\/td>2.31<\/td>3.71<\/td>6.28<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why is cauliflower the perfect substitute for potatoes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cauliflower is a keto staple. You can turn it into rice, pasta, pizza crust, tortillas, bread, bagels\u2026 the list goes on and on\u2026 As you\u2019ve learned in this recipe, it\u2019s also the perfect substitute for the classic mashed potato!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But cauliflower\u2019s merits don\u2019t stop there. It has tons of nutritional benefits \u2013 even more than potatoes. It\u2019s low calorie, low carb, rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, iron, calcium, potassium, and more. It\u2019s definitely one of my favorite veggies whether I\u2019m doing keto or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, flavor and texture-wise, mashed cauliflower can easily be mistaken for the real thing. In fact, when I served this recipe to a few guests, they had no clue they were eating low carb mashed cauliflower. Their facial expressions were priceless, they were absolutely shocked when I told them because no one suspected a thing! It was that good!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few more tips to help ensure you get the right texture for your mash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n