High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Chive Mashed Cauliflower
Creamy, buttery, and flecked with fresh herbs, this cauliflower mash is the kind of comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Steering clear of high fructose corn syrup can be trickier than it sounds — it hides in everything from flavored dairy products to seasoning blends — but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Unsalted butter, whole milk, sea salt, and fresh chives are all you need to build something genuinely luxurious. Steaming the cauliflower rather than boiling it keeps the florets from getting waterlogged, which means the final texture is silky and rich rather than thin or watery. The food processor does the heavy lifting, blending everything into a smooth, velvety mash that rivals any potato version on the table. A handful of fresh chives on top adds a mild oniony brightness that makes the whole bowl feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's simple, satisfying, and exactly what it says it is — no hidden ingredients, no surprises.
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4 servings
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into florets
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup whole milk, warmed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 1–2 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Set a steamer basket inside, add the cauliflower florets in a single layer (work in two batches if needed), cover, and steam until completely tender and a fork slides through the thickest pieces with no resistance, 12–15 minutes.
- 2
While the cauliflower steams, warm the milk and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture is steaming but not simmering.
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