Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
Add cauliflower to a steamer basket and place in a pot filled with water (or broth) to just below the basket. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, until cauliflower is very tender.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add butter. Process until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a blender or immersion blender. Season liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.
Instant Pot
Trim leaves off cauliflower and trim stem. Leave cauliflower whole.
Add 1 cup water or broth to Instant Pot. Place trivet in pot and place cauliflower on top.
Place lid on Instant Pot and set valve to seal.
Cook on MANUAL high pressure for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build, then a countdown timer will begin.
Once the cook time is up, quick release the pressure and remove the lid.
Add cauliflower to a food processor along with butter. Puree until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a blender or immersion blender. Season liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.