Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower

Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower

Are you trying to find delicious ways to eat cauliflower? This Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower recipe is so creamy and cheesy it will become your favorite way to eat cauliflower the minute you take your first bite.

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Cauliflower has seemed to take the world by surprise. No matter where you look you are bond to find a new cauliflower recipe. The popularity of low carb dieting seems to be the reason behind the sudden popularity of a rather bland and unexciting vegetable you probably never ate very often.

No matter the reason you are suddenly craving the next best cauliflower recipe. This Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower recipe will soon be your favorite way to enjoy fresh cauliflower.

It’s so easy to make when you let your crock pot slow cooker do all the work. I use this homemade ranch dressing recipe to make this Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower recipe but you can use an envelope of dry ranch seasoning instead.

How to make Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

• small head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed
• 1 envelope Ranch Dressing mix or 1 tablespoon homemade ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Place all the first 4 ingredients into a crock pot, cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 4-5 hours depending the size of cauliflower head you are slow cooking. Cauliflower should be very fork tender.
2. Once the cauliflower is ready add the cream cheese, white sharp cheddar cheese and buttermilk to the crock pot. Using a large spoon mix the ingredients together. The cauliflower should fall apart as you mix.
3. Recover and heat for 10 minutes on low until the cheeses have melted.
4. Beat the cauliflower using a hand mixer either right in the slow cooker or transfer it to a bowl before beating. Beat until the large pieces of cauliflower have been broken down and the mashed cauliflower is creamy.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Recipe can be doubled if using a large head of cauliflower.
7. Make 2 – 3 servings when using a small head of cauliflower.

Crock Pot Cheesy Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Cauliflower

Yield: 4 serviings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes

Craving cauliflower? On a low carb diet and looking for another delicious fresh cauliflower recipe? Then look no further this is the best mashed crock pot cheesy buttermilk ranch mashed cauliflower recipe you will ever taste and it's so easy to make when you cook it in a slow cooker.

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Ingredients

• small head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed
• 1 envelope Ranch Dressing mix or 1 tablespoon homemade ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Place all the first 4 ingredients into a crock pot, cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 4-5 hours depending the size of cauliflower head you are slow cooking. Cauliflower should be very fork tender.
2. Once the cauliflower is ready add the cream cheese, white sharp cheddar cheese and buttermilk to the crock pot. Using a large spoon mix the ingredients together. The cauliflower should fall apart as you mix.
3. Recover and heat for 10 minutes on low until the cheeses have melted.
4. Beat the cauliflower using a hand mixer either right in the slow cooker or transfer it to a bowl before beating. Beat until the large pieces of cauliflower have been broken down and the mashed cauliflower is creamy.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Recipe can be doubled if using a large head of cauliflower.
7. Make 3-4 servings when using a small head of cauliflower.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 878mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 12g

Love easy cauliflower recipes? Check out my Crock Pot Cauliflower Soup recipe.