• CourseSides
  • CuisineFrench
  • Keyword15 Minute Meal, Christmas, Cooking for one, Easypeasy for One, Fall-Winter, For Foodies, Holiday, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time Total Time
15minutes 20 min
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time Total Time
15minutes 20 min
Tips
Add the cauliflower to your food processer first, puré to blend, if it looks a bit dry, add a little of the cooking liquid a little at a time. The consistency should be the same as mashed potatoes.
Degree of Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
  • 1tbspn unsalted butter
  • 1small head cauliflowerbroken into florets
  • 1cup milk
  • 1/2cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
  2. Cut cauliflower into florets.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in deep skillet over medium high heat and add florets, toss in butter and sauté for 3-4 minutes making sure that the florets do not brown.
  4. Add enough (or all) of the one cup milk so that the liquid does not cover the cauliflower, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft, but not mushy. Then add 1/2 cup heavy cream and return to a boil, cook for a further 2-5 minutes.
  5. Turn the contents of the pan into a blender and blend while still hot until the mixture becomes a fine purée. Pour into a container and reserve until ready to use.
Recipe Notes

For a vegetarian option, try mixing soy milk with olive oil,