How do I steam cauliflower?

Cut up your lovely cauliflower into pieces, about two to three inches in size. Fill a large pot with about an inch of water, and then put a colander in the pot. Add your cauliflower pieces to the colander, cover the pot and turn it on high and let the cauliflower steam until it is tender, about 10 minutes or so. You can check it by piercing one of the pieces with a paring knife...it should go in easily.

Can I use frozen cauliflower?

I love fresh the best because it has such nice flavor, but in a pinch you definitely can use a bag of frozen cauliflower. Just follow the package directions for cooking it up, and the proceed with the pureeing!

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

It can! When it gets to be dinnertime, simply warm it up either in the microwave (about two to three minutes, stirring a few times in between) or by putting it in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. You can also put it in a slow cooker on low and let it warm up for about an hour.

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Whipped Cauliflower

Name: Whipped Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed and cut into 2-3 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Fresh ground pepper

Whipped Cauliflower

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Once you try this easy recipe for whipped cauliflower you might just forget all about mashed potatoes…it’s that good!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed and cut into 2–3 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper

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Instructions

Steam cauliflower until tender, about 10-12 minutes. A paring knife should slip into the cauliflower easily.
Put cauliflower into food processor with butter, cream cheese and salt. Process until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
Taste and add salt if needed. Place in serving dish, grind fresh pepper on top and serve.

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