Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Transform your comfort food favorite with this flavorful and creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe! Blending tender cauliflower florets with hearty russet potatoes, this dish offers a lighter, low-carb twist without sacrificing the creamy texture you crave. Infused with garlic and enriched with unsalted butter and heavy cream, this side dish is irresistibly rich yet perfectly balanced. Easily whipped up in just 35 minutes, it’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing addition to any table. Garnish with fresh chives for a pop of color and an extra layer of flavor. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative or simply a fresh take on mashed potatoes, this recipe is sure to become a new go-to. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads, serve it warm and enjoy the blend of wholesome ingredients and indulgent taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the cauliflower florets to the same pot and continue boiling for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until both the potatoes and cauliflower are fork-tender.
While the vegetables are cooking, peel the garlic cloves and chop them into small pieces.
Drain the cauliflower and potatoes in a colander and let them sit for 2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked cauliflower, potatoes, unsalted butter, heavy cream, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the mashed mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with chives, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 3349 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3884 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
