These Cauliflower and Mashed Potatoes are a comfort food with less carbs than our usual mashed potato side dish. Sneak in healthy goodness that your family will love to eat!
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Flavor Just Like Regular Mashed Potatoes
The lovely thing about this recipe is that the cauliflower just adds a creamy and delicious flavor to the side dish. Once you add the vegetable, continue preparing the potatoes your favorite way. Think about adding cream cheese, garlic, chives, onions, cheese, and more.
Delicious and Creamy Results
Now take a look at the photos. If I did not tell you that there was cauliflower in this side dish, could you tell? The nice thing about this is that my family can’t either. In fact, my son-in-law asked to take the leftovers to work the next day.
Someone that has to watch their carb intake would benefit from finding ways to sneak more vegetables into their diet.
This is a delicious way. I think this could be a holiday side dish, not just a weekday meal or Sunday dinner.
Cauliflower Considerations
Today, I used a bag of frozen cauliflower, which worked just fine. It was easy and quick. All I had to do was dump the bag into a microwave safe bowl, add a bit of water and microwave until cooked through.
You can certainly use fresh cauliflower. Just clean and cut into smaller pieces before microwaving.
Once the cauliflower is cooked, make sure to get drain in a colander to remove the excess water before adding to the cooked potatoes. If you do not do this step, the mixture will be watery.
Recipe Questions:
Can you mix this by hand?
Absolutely, that is how I generally make my mashed potatoes. You can transfer the ingredients to a food processor and mix until smooth; however know that sometimes, the mixture can be a bit pasty. Some folks like to use a hand-held mixer, that is how my sister-in-law likes her potatoes mashed, as they turn out very whipped. I generally use a hand-held potato masher. Does the trick just fine for me.
Can you make this side dish ahead of time?
You sure can. Just like regular mashed potatoes, these can be made ahead and reheated. I reheat them in the microwave often. However, if you have your oven on; are making something else, and have room, just reheat in the oven.
Can I make this with just the cauliflower?
Yes, however, you will need to make sure that it is thoroughly cooked. Drain the water and press the water out using a towel. This is very important, as it will be too watery if you miss this step.
Cauliflower & Mashed Potatoes
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 8 Medium Potatoes I prefer Yukon Gold, but any you like would work
- 8 Oz. Cauliflower or 1 head cleaned and cut into small pieces
- 4 Tbl. Butter
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Tsp. Salt or to taste
- 3/4 Tsp, Pepper or to taste
- Water for cooking the potatoes and cauliflower
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower heads down into florets, then microwave, steam or boil for about 8-10 minutes, until cooked completely. Fork tender and soft. Drain. You can use fresh or frozen.
- While that is cooking, peel and quarter the potatoes. Boil for 15-20 minutes, until cooked completely. Fork tender and soft. Drain.
- Once the potatoes and cauliflower are both cooked and still hot, put in container large enough to hold both and allow you to mix.
- Add the butter, cream, salt and pepper.
- Use a hand masher, mixer, or food processor to mash.
- Top with more butter or gravy or another topping of your choosing. Serve.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.