Keto Garlic Butter Cauliflower Mash

**Prep Time:** 10 minutes | **Cook Time:** 15 minutes | **Servings:** 6

## Description
Creamy, buttery cauliflower mash that tastes like mashed potatoes! Perfect meal prep side dish.

## Ingredients
– 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into florets
– 4 tbsp butter
– 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
– 1 tbsp olive oil

## Instructions
1. Steam cauliflower florets for 10-12 minutes until very tender.
2. Drain well and let sit for 2 minutes to release steam.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
4. Add butter and melt completely.
5. In a food processor, combine cauliflower, butter mixture, cream cheese, and heavy cream.
6. Process until smooth and creamy.
7. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
8. Divide among 6 meal prep containers.
9. Let cool before sealing.
10. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
11. Reheat in microwave, adding a splash of cream if needed.

## Nutrition Information (per serving)
– **Calories:** 145
– **Total Fat:** 12g
– **Protein:** 5g
– **Total Carbs:** 8g
– **Fiber:** 3g
– **Net Carbs:** 5g

## FAQ

**Q: Why is my mash watery?**
A: Make sure to drain cauliflower well and let it steam off excess moisture.

**Q: Can I make this dairy-free?**
A: Use coconut oil, coconut cream, and nutritional yeast instead.

**Q: How do I reheat without drying out?**
A: Add a splash of heavy cream when reheating.

## Tags
#keto #cauliflower #mash #mealprep #lowcarb #sidedish #potatoesubstitute #garlic