Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 TBS olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 3 TBS sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh chives plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. Set instant pot to sauté normal.
  2. Add olive oil to instant pot and heat it up.
  3. Stir in garlic cloves, saute for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Insert trivet and place steamer basket in steamer basket.
  6. Add cauliflower to steamer basket.
  7. Pressure cook on high pressure for 3 minutes then perform a quick release.
  8. Leave lid on for 2 more minutes.
  9. Drain out all of the liquid and blend the cauliflower and garlic with a blender or food processor.
  10. Add butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the blender; process until blended and creamy.
  11. Then Stir in parmesan cheese and chives. 
  12. Garnish with fresh chives and serve.