Whereas I’m a perpetually fan of mashed potatoes, these cauliflower mashed potatoes are a surprisingly nice various! Use this recipe to make mashed cauliflower or add a potato to the combo for cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Whenever you add a russet potato to the combo, the starch helps the mash turn into extra creamy, clean, and, as anticipated, extra mashed potato-like. Whereas elective, I choose the outcomes with the potato. Both means, it’s a easy and nutritious aspect dish.

In comparison with mashed potatoes, cauliflower mashed potatoes provide a decrease carb, on a regular basis choice that satisfies the longing for mashed “potatoes.” You possibly can even make it with frozen cauliflower—permit a couple of minutes extra time within the steamer.

This recipe is a heat, creamy, and hearty aspect dish good for chilly days. I hope you like it.

Make Mashed Cauliflower

You’ll discover the recipe under, however listed below are some ideas earlier than you get began.

• To make this recipe, you’ll want a big pot, a steamer basket, and a meals processor (or mash by hand with a big fork for a chunky consistency).
• Cauliflower varies significantly in dimension. You’ll want one massive or two small heads of cauliflower to make this recipe. In the event you’re utilizing pre-cut or frozen cauliflower florets, you’ll want two kilos (32 ounces).
• In the event you’re together with the potato, peel it first so it could disappear into the mash. We’ll steam it with the cauliflower.
• Add cream cheese and butter for creaminess—the cream cheese thickens the combination and provides some tang, which I really like!
• For savory taste, add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and several other twists of black pepper. Course of the combination till it’s clean and creamy.
• To make this white aspect dish look extra engaging, switch it to a ravishing bowl and garnish it with butter, chopped chives (elective), and a lightweight sprinkle of black pepper.

Watch Make Mashed Cauliflower

What to Serve with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower mashed potatoes completely complement your Thanksgiving meal and different conventional suppers. I affiliate mashed potatoes with the vacations, however since this recipe is gentle and simple to make, it’s additionally well-suited to weeknight dinners.

Listed here are predominant dishes that will go effectively with mashed cauliflower:

And extra aspect dishes to get pleasure from along with your cauliflower:

Please let me know the way your mashed cauliflower seems within the feedback! I really like to listen to from you. Discover extra cauliflower recipes right here.

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