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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a tasty twist on an everyday side dish. Perfect alongside turkey or beef – an easy make ahead dish too!

This is our favorite way to enjoy mashed potatoes! The addition of cauliflower updates the flavor. The cheese makes them extra savory and the sour cream add a great tang.

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a tasty twist on an everyday side dish AND with a little less carbs, a dish everyone can enjoy!

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a tasty twist on an everyday side dish AND with a little less carbs, a dish everyone can enjoy!

Mashed potatoes are always a favorite on the table during the holidays and a delicious side dish all year round. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes can also be made ahead -up to three days in advance. This meals less stress all around!

Easy to make too!

Easy to make Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes are a great make-ahead side dish.

Do you know what the secret is to making light and fluffy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes?

Be sure to slightly warm the butter, sour cream and milk – if you put these ingredients in when they are “refrigerator cold” the mash will become pasty and sticky – not light and fluffy!

What's my secret? Click on this recipe to learn!

What is the secret to make light and fluffy mashed potatoes?

If you enjoy perfect smooth and creamy mashed potatoes use a potato ricer (affiliate link) – this will ensure no lumps! If you like mashed potatoes with lumps and texture, mash them with a handheld potato masher.

How do you enjoy your potatoes?

How do you like your potatoes silky smooth or with texture?

Often times, when mixing potatoes & cauliflower to make a mash, the mixture separates because there is too much moisture. Make sure you drain them really well. Also, as soon as they are done draining, put them back into the hot pot they cooked in. The heat and steam from the hot pot will assist in removing excess moisture.

Using Russet potatoes will add extra starch and will help also. They thicken the mash and help keep it together. If the potatoes are too stiff or not creamy enough, just add another tablespoon of milk or cream.

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a tasty twist on an everyday side dish AND with a little less carbs, a dish everyone can enjoy!
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes - our favorite way to enjoy mashed potatoes! Cauliflower gives them an updated flavor with cheese & sour cream goodness....oh yes!

Course Vegetables and Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 160 kcal
Author Souper Chef Deb from Bowl Me Over

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 6 cups Russet Potatoes peeled & cubed (2-3 large potatoes)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2-3 tablespoons cream or milk optional
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the core from the cauliflower and cut it into large florets.

  2. Peel and dice the potatoes. They are more dense than cauliflower, cutting them into a dice smaller in size than the cauliflower will ensure both cook evenly and be done at the same time.

  3. Combine cauliflower & potatoes in a large pot & cover with cold water - add a heaping tablespoon of salt.

  4. Bring water to a boil, reduce to simmer until the potatoes & cauliflower are fork tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain really well in a colander and return the potatoes and cauliflower to the hot pot that you cooked them in set on the stove (burner off). Setting them back on the stove, onto the hot burner will steam the remaining water off the vegetables.

  5. In a small pan, warm the sour cream and butter. Add it to the potatoes along with the shredded cheese. With a potato masher, potato ricer or a hand mixer, mash/mix until they are well combined. If the potatoes need some extra moisture, add the milk.

  6. Taste & adjust seasonings. Because the cheese is salty, you may not need any additional salt, but I always add a pinch of pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 532mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3.7%
Vitamin C 15.6%
Calcium 9.9%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes - our favorite way to enjoy mashed potatoes!

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – our favorite way to enjoy mashed potatoes! Cauliflower gives them an updated flavor with cheese & sour cream.

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  17. Mmmm! I LOVE mashed potatoes! But what can be even better than the mashed potatoes? The lightened up mashed potatoes with cauliflower mixed in! What a genius idea! What a great recipe! 🙂

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Meet Souper Chef Deb

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Learn More . . .