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Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash

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ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash — Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. If you are a fan, then this roasted garlic cauliflower mash recipe is for you! Topped off with gouda cheese and bacon, this makes for a fantastic side dish for your next meal!

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that people tend to enjoy more than they realize. This Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash recipe will have even your pickiest eaters asking for seconds! With the addition of shredded gouda and bacon bits, this tastes just as good as regular mashed potatoes and has a little bit healthier benefits. Give it a try today, and let us know what you think in the comments below!

Why You Need To Make This:

  • A Keto and low-carb side dish that is delicious!
  • A great way to get your kids to get their vegetables. They won’t even realize they are eating cauliflower!
  • So healthy!

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Ingredients in Keto Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower is an excellent alternative to traditional mashed potatoes and has about 5g of net carbs per serving. This makes it more nutritious than many other options on the menu, but don’t worry! It still tastes fantastic with its rich flavor intact, thanks to a significant infusion of the flavor of the gouda and bacon!

ngredients in Keto Mashed Cauliflower

The ingredients you’ll need for Keto (low-carb) mashed cauliflower included:

  • Cauliflower Florets– You can use an entire head of cauliflower, or purchase a bag of cauliflower florets:
  • Heavy Cream- Really adds a lot of richness to the dish, while keeping it Keto and low-carb friendly.
  • Shredded Gouda — A great cheese, to make a really loaded mashed cauliflower dish.
  • Butter-This adds a lot of creaminess and richness to the cauliflower, if you want a vegan-friendly recipe, you can switch out vegan butter.
  • Bacon-A great way to get a loaded mashed potato feeling.
  • Garlic Powder-Another great option is to use minced garlic or even Air Fryer Roasted Garlic.
  • Salt, Black Pepper, Parsley--Helps to bring out the roasted flavors.

How To Make Roast The Cauliflower In The Air Fryer

How To Make Cauliflower Mash
  1. Dice your cauliflower into florets.
  2. Toss the diced cauliflower, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Toss to coat, pour the coated cauliflower into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 15 to 18 minutes. Shake the basket several times during the cooking process.
  4. Remove the roasted cauliflower from the air fryer.

To Make The Cauliflower Mash

o Make The Cauliflower Mash

Pour your roasted cauliflower, butter, heavy cream, gouda, bacon, salt, and black pepper, and blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with crumbled bacon and parsley right before serving.

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash

Pro Tips:

  • Oven: This recipe can easily be prepared, and the cauliflower roasted in the oven, roast at 400 degrees F, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until your cauliflower is roasted.
  • Air Frying: Check on your cauliflower as it roasts to make sure that it’s cooked since every air fryer is slightly different.
  • Shaking: Shake your basket frequently during the cooking process so that it roasts up perfectly.
  • Same Size: Make sure to cut your cauliflower into similar size pieces, so it cooks simultaneously.
  • Creaminess: Keep adding heavy cream until you get it to the perfect plate of creamy mashed cauliflower.

Can You Eat Mashed Potatoes On Keto?

Mashed potatoes are a staple in many households, but can you eat mashed potatoes on Keto? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is no!

Mashed potatoes do not fit into a healthy ketogenic lifestyle. Unfortunately, they have too many carbs, but you won’t miss the taste and flavor of mashed potatoes with this recipe. These Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash are a great substitute!

Storing Air Fryer Cauliflower Mash

This is an easy dish to make ahead of time. Roast your cauliflower and prepare as directed, then place the cauliflower mash into an airtight container. Set into the refrigerator. It will last for about 2 to 3 days.

You can either reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Heat until warmed through. Add some more shredded gouda right before serving.

Freezing Keto Mashed Potoates

Unfortunately, this recipe does not freeze and thaw well. So for best results, make a fresh batch of Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash, when you want some!

Mashed Cauliflower Serving Suggestions

Mashed cauliflower has been a popular Thanksgiving side dish for years, and it’s always on the table.

Serve it along with some of my favorite Air Fryer Keto Recipes, including:

  • AIR FRYER THAI CHICKEN SALAD
  • AIR FRYER LOW CARB BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH BACON BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR
  • HOW TO MAKE FROZEN HAMBURGERS IN THE AIR FRYER
  • AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF
  • AIR FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
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ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH
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Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Mash — It's time to give that humble, albeit divisive vegetable of ours a makeover! With this Air-Fryer roasted cauliflower recipe you will be able to enjoy the best side dish without any pesky carbs.

Course: KETO, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Easy, Air Fryer KETO, Air Fryer Vegetarian, cauliflower mashed potaotes air fryer, Easy Air Fryer Side Dish, KETO, KETO air fryer recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 6 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces shredded gouda
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked, reserve oen piece to crumble, and use as a garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon blakc pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Dice your cauliflower into florets.

  2. Toss the diced cauliflower, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.

  3. Toss to coat, pour the coated cauliflower into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 15 to 18 minutes. Shake the basket several times during the cooking process.

  4. Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer.

  5. Pour your roasted cauliflower, butter, heavy cream, gouda, bacon, salt, and black pepper, and blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with crumbled bacon and parsley right before serving.

  6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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