Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Today's Instant Pot mashed cauliflower recipe presents an easy, low-carb, Keto-friendly alternative to the famous mashed potatoes that can be made in no time. The familiar creamy, garlicky, buttery flavors of mashed potatoes are perfectly resembled, but with far fewer carbs. We just couldn't ask for more!

cook TIME 30 mins
prep TIME 5 mins
total TIME 35 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot mashed cauliflower, instant pot mashed cauliflower recipe, mashed cauliflower in the instant pot

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 134 kcal

Ingredients (12)

24 oz cauliflower
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp garlic minced
0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 tbsp sour cream
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp parsley chopped
1/4 tsp paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

Place a steamer basket in the Instant Pot and arrange 24 oz cauliflower on top. Add 1 cup water to the pot. Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on the “Steam” setting for 15 minutes.

step 1 How to Make Mashed Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

Perform a quick release of the steam. Roughly mash the cauliflower with a masher for 5 minutes.

step 2 How to Make Mashed Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

Stir 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp minced garlic, 0.5 oz parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1/2 tbsp sour cream, and 1 tbsp olive oil into the roughly-mashed cauliflower. Cook on the “Sauté” setting for 1 minute.

step 3 How to Make Mashed Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

Turn off the Instant Pot. Mash the cauliflower into a purée with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth.

step 4 How to Make Mashed Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

Portion out onto serving platters. Taste and season with 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil on top and enjoy.

step 5 How to Make Mashed Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

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