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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Parmesan Cauliflower Mash

Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head cut in florets, trimmed of leaves and hard core
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (you can also use plain water)
  • 3 small cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • snipped chives + Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • Add broth to Instant Pot.
    Place steamer basket inside pot.
  • Place cauliflower and smashed garlic cloves in steamer basket.
  • Lock on lid and turn pressure valve on lid to STEAMING.
  • Press PRESSURE COOK and adjust timer to 3 minutes.
    When timer beeps done, let timer count up for 3 more minutes of natural pressure release.
    Once time is up, carefully turn pressure valve on lid to VENTING to allow all remaining pressure out of pot.
    Press CANCEL.
  • Open lid and remove steamer basket to a plate and drain water from Instant pot.
    Place cauliflower in a large fine sieve, and press it down with a bowl, to squeeze out as much water from it as you can.
  • Return cauliflower to the Instant pot.
    Add butter, cream, Parmesan, salt and pepper to pot, and mash together with a potato masher, until it has reached the consistency you desire. You can also use an immersion blender if you want your mash to have a creamier consistency.
    Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with more grated Parmesan and snipped chives.

Notes

One cauliflower head reduces a lot once cooked and mashed. It makes enough for about 3 servings. The 6 qt pot will fit 2 chopped cauliflower heads, if you want to double the recipe.