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Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash

A silky, buttery cauliflower mash with mellow simmered garlic, nutty Parmesan and a hint of nutmeg, perfect alongside a fall dinner.

Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads1,200 gCauliflowercut into florets
  • 8 cloves24 gGarlicpeeled
  • 6 cups1,400 gWater
  • ¾ tsp4 gSalt
  • 2 tbsp28 gUnsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml)80 gMilk, 2%warmed
  • ½ cup grated45 gGrated Parmesan
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • ⅛ tsp0.3 gGround nutmega pinch
  • ½ tsp0.5 gDried thyme

Steps

  1. Put the cauliflower and garlic in a large pot, cover with the water and add half the salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the cauliflower is very tender when pierced with a knife, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Drain well in a colander, then return the cauliflower and garlic to the empty pot over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, to steam off extra moisture.
  4. Take the pot off the heat. Add the butter and mash with a potato masher, or use an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
  5. Stir in the milk a little at a time until creamy, then fold in the Parmesan.
  6. Season with the remaining salt, the black pepper, nutmeg and thyme. Serve warm.

Contains: Milk.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 19, 2026.

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