Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2012

It's really amazing how good this recipe is. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that pured cauliflower can actually substitute for mashed potatoes. Of course, it's not quite the same, but for someone on a low carb diet, this is very satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly (I steamed the cauliflower), but next time I'm going to try adding garlic and Laughing Cow cheese. Very tasty.

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Dianemwj

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Burbank, California, USA

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2011

Wow, I just made these but totally tweaked the recipe based on reviews, and I have to say it is amazing the way I made it! I took one head of cauliflower, boiled it for about 20 minutes, drained it, and put it back in the pot. I added 1/2 a block of fat free cream cheese and about 3 cloves of roasted garlic. Mashed it up, then put it in the blender on the "puree" setting. Then I added 1.5 T of smart balance butter spread, salt, and pepper. It is DELICIOUS, and I'll definitely be making it again!

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aljimolk

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2010

honestly, without having this side-by-side with mashed potatoes, it is quite satisfying. i added a bit of italian seasoning to mine [just as i do to regular mashed potatoes]. i'd also like to mention that if you are careful not to over-steam the cauliflower, and don't over-puree it, the consistency is a bit heavier, like potatoes.

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Erin Cavanaugh

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2010

First attempt, they were pretty good.

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Tracee Workman

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2010

Fabulous! I've made another version of these before but they didn't turn out as good as these! My non veggie eating husband loved! I did NOT microwave my veggies though...I steamed them w/ a wok.

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mtnmacgrl

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2010

These are great! I'm on a super strict (low-carb, well, low everything) diet so I omitted the butter and half-and-half and added fresh garlic. I wasn't sure how good they'd be with just mixing steamed cauliflower and seasonings but it was very satisfactory! A+ nature for one great substitute!

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acemcmurphy

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2009

I made this out of a recommendation from my friend. It took me about 2 weeks to get around to it and I wish I didn't wait so long. I think it's delicious and a great low calorie side dish.

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RIVERAPHX

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Tempe, Arizona, USA

Living In: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2009

Great recipe

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Vermont Cuban

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, USA

Living In: Miami, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

I first discovered this recipe in the South Beach diet book a couple years ago. No, its not "exactly" like mashed potatoes, but its a delicious alternative. Low in cals and carbs, and infinite ways to "tweak" this. My 3 yr old even likes these. My suggestion when using frozen, place in a covered microwave safe bowl, nuke for about 7-8 min. Dont add any water, it makes a little bit of juice from the ice. Then you can either mash with a tater masher or puree. I like to add a little liquid margarine, and calorie countdown 2% milk. This doesn't add many cals or carbs and gives a great consistency.

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