Keto Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

mashed potatoes

The Classic American Turkey Dinner…comfort food at its best. a Turkey dinner can be a huge hurdle for Keto eaters because of the carb heavy side dishes like stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied yams and cranberry sauce. Basically it’s a hard “No” all around leaving you with a few pathetic slices of turkey sadly looking up at you totally void of his faithful side kicks.

This Cauliflower “Mashed Potato” recipe really came to the rescue along with some cranberry sauce made with Xylitol sweetener. Suddenly the turkey slices were happily flanked by his buddies mashed potato and cranberry sauce. Add a nice salad and your in business!

This recipe is really good because it adds a few egg yolks to make the cauliflower extra creamy and substantial. Not to mention the butter that keeps every Keto dieter extra happy. Include these Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes” in a batch of Shepard’s pie or as a side kick to Beef Bourguignon and you will have Keto satisfaction.

Cauliflower “mashed”potatoes
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Keto Cauliflower “mashed potatoes”

Ingredients:

  • 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 cube or 100 g)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 pinch or grind of nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Steam the cauliflower until it is mushy
  2. Place the cauliflower in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth
  3. add egg yolks, continue to blend
  4. add butter, one tablespoon at a time until it has melted and the mixture is smooth
  5. season with nutmeg
After boiling the cauliflower, blend with egg yolks and butter
After boiling the cauliflower, blend with egg yolks and butter
Cauliflower mashed potatoes
Keto Beef Bourguignon with Cauliflower mashed potatoes

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