Best 13 Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. They are made with cauliflower that has been steamed or roasted until tender, then mashed with butter, milk, and seasonings. Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and they are also a good source of fiber and vitamins.

This article provides three different recipes for cauliflower mashed potatoes. The first recipe is a basic recipe that uses cauliflower, butter, milk, and seasonings. The second recipe is a roasted garlic cauliflower mashed potato recipe that adds roasted garlic for a more flavorful dish. The third recipe is a vegan cauliflower mashed potato recipe that uses almond milk and olive oil instead of butter and milk.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are a perfect side dish for any meal, and they are also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"



Cauliflower Mashed

Skip the starchy mashed potatoes in favor of this filling, nutrient-dense cauliflower mash.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup Progressoâ„¢ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 large head cauliflower

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, salt, garlic and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until garlic is completely soft. Set aside.
  • In stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat.
  • Cut florets from heads of cauliflower. If using stalks, cut stalks into 1/2-inch chunks. There should be about 8 cups raw cauliflower. Add cauliflower to boiling water; return to boiling. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is extremely soft when pierced with knife. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Strain cauliflower well; pat dry thoroughly with towel. Place cauliflower in food processor. Add broth mixture. Cover; process until extremely smooth, processing in batches if necessary. Rinse out stockpot, and return to pot to combine batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH CAULIFLOWER



Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Potato     Side     Steam     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cauliflower     Healthy     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes
1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
2/3 cup 1%; milk
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Scrub the potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces. Arrange them in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cauliflower to the basket, and cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes longer.
  • 2. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Put the cooked vegetables and warm milk in a large pot or bowl, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER - QUICK AND EASY



Mock Mashed Potatoes/Cauliflower - Quick and Easy image

I found this recipe in a specials' flier from Publix supermarket. It's delicious! You can also substitute a bag of mixed cauliflower/broccoli for a tasty variation.

Provided by nenejkmd

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cauliflower
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and microwave 3-4 more minutes until tender.
  • Process in food processor (or use hand blender) until smooth (about 30 seconds).

CAULIFLOWER "MASHED POTATOES"



Cauliflower

Substitute this low-calorie, low-fat puree for mashed potatoes or use it as a building block for a variety of meals, such as Cauliflower Risotto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup warmed low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until very tender, 18 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a food processor and season with salt and pepper. Add broth and process until smooth, scraping down side as needed (add more broth for a thinner consistency, if desired). To serve, transfer to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Puree can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER ATKINS STYLE



Mock Mashed Potatoes/Cauliflower Atkins Style image

Low carb mock mashed that dh likes best. This is not an exact recipe. He just said best I ever made so I am trying to back track and guess about what exactly I did.

Provided by CJJohnson

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Microwave cauliflower and butter in covered microwave dish for 5-10 minutes, until very soft. (Do not add water and do not drain after cooking)
  • Grate Cheese.
  • Add bullion,garlic, rosemary and horseradish.
  • Use stick blender to combine and mash.
  • If you need to wrap up other things before serving set to the side at this point.
  • Right before serving reheat in microwave, blend again with stick blender.
  • Add mayonnaise to taste.

FAKE MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER



Fake Mashed Potatoes/Cauliflower image

Those of us who are on low-carb diets like Somersizing and Atkins can really get cravings for mashed potatoes. This seems to do the trick.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, cut up into florets
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam the cauliflower until tender.
  • I prefer to do this in the microwave. Drain well.
  • Place the steamed cauliflower in the food processor or mixer.
  • Do not put it in a blender, it doesn't give it the right consistency.
  • Pulse slowly adding only a little of the cream, butter and sour cream at a time.
  • Watch out that it doesn't get too runny.
  • Add the garlic and salt and pepper.
  • Keep mixing until smooth.

MOCK MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER



Mock Mashed Potatoes/Cauliflower image

This is a wonderful low carb dish, and it is also a great way to eat cauliflower. Those who aren't a fan of cauliflower may love this dish!

Provided by Christa Sharp

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
salt
pepper
onion flakes (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil the cauliflower until it is very tender (about 15 minutes) drain and place into a mixing bowl add salt, pepper, butter, and any other spice to taste and begin mixing with a mixer add whipping cream slowly as you are mixing (be careful not to add too much!) Place the mixture into a Pyrex dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • If you want, you can sprinkle some shredded cheese on the top before baking, some extra butter, or a bit of paprika for color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 86.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.1

SOUTH BEACH " MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER"



South Beach

Since I am on South Beach diet when I want mashed potatoes I now have my new "Mashed Potatoes". I find them to be the closest thing to real mashed potatoes and I even like them better.

Provided by joan sant

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large cauliflower
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter® Spread
1% low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Remove florets and steam until very soft.
  • Put in food processor and pulse until fluffy.
  • Season with "butter", milk, salt and pepper.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 63, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4, Protein 4

WW MASHED POTATOES WITH CAULIFLOWER



Ww Mashed Potatoes With Cauliflower image

Low on calories and fat, yes, but stellar on taste and appearance (and it's loaded with good nutrition). Give this a try and you may never go back to your old version of mashed potatoes!

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs baking potatoes, scrubbed and halved
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (2 lbs)
1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chives

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, garlic, and enough cold water to cover by 1 inch in a large pot. Add 1/2 teaspoons salt; cover and bring to boil. Uncover, reduce heat, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with tip of small knife, about 25 minute Remove pot from heat. With slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to colander; drain and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, discard all but 1 inch cooking liquid from pot and return to boil. Put cauliflower in steamer basket. Set over boiling cooking liquid. Cover tightly and steam cauliflower until very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove steamer basket from pot; discard cooking liquid.
  • Remove potato skins. Working batches, press potatoes and cauliflower through potato ricer into warm pot. Stir in buttermilk, remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Set pot over low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • If making ahead, let mixture cool completely. Transfer to large microwavable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill up to one day. To serve, turn back one section of plastic wrap to vent. Microwave on High until hot, 4 - 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through microwaving time.
  • Before serving, stir in chives.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES



Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes image

Make and share this Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 potatoes, diced (Idaho)
1 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut in halves in florets
2 garlic cloves, germ removed
1/4 cup heavy cream, hot
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a casserole of boiling salted water, cook diced potatoes, cauliflower, garlic until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain and mash with hot heavy cream and butter. Salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 81.4, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.5

GARLICKY MASHED CAULIFLOWER "POTATOES"



Garlicky Mashed Cauliflower

If you're looking for ways to eat your favorite foods in a healthier, lower calorie way and if mashed potatoes are a weakness, you'll love this veggier, less carbier alternative to your favorite comfort food! Even if you scoff at cauliflower, you'll never know that this dish isn't made from a spud! Recipe found at healthyvoyager.com

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon vegan chicken broth (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons vegan margarine (Earth Balance)

Steps:

  • Bring a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
  • Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
  • In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic, boullion and pepper until almost smooth.
  • Garnish with chives, and serve hot.
  • Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (CAULIFLOWER)



Categories     Cauliflower

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cauliflower
cream cheese or garlic-herb boursin
heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
minced garlic
2 packets dry chicken base or bullion
freshly ground black pepper
chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
unsalted butter
freshly ground pink salt

Steps:

  • Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well. While still hot, add the other ingredients, except the chives. Puree with immersion blender. Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter. Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES



Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes image

Mom used this recipe as a way to get my kids to eat a vegetable other than potatoes. It's now a family favorite and a "must" for Thanksgiving!-Carine Nadel, Laguna Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3-1/2 to 4 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-12 minutes or until very tender. Drain; cool slightly. Place in a blender; add the milk, butter, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth., Drain potatoes and mash. Add cauliflower mixture and mix well. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Steam the cauliflower: Steaming is the best way to cook cauliflower for mashed potatoes because it preserves the nutrients and prevents the cauliflower from becoming waterlogged.
  • Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender will help you achieve a smooth and creamy mashed potato texture.
  • Add seasonings to taste: Mashed cauliflower is a blank canvas, so you can season it to your liking. Common seasonings include garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Garnish with herbs or cheese: For a finishing touch, garnish your mashed cauliflower with chopped herbs, such as parsley or chives, or grated cheese, such as Parmesan or cheddar.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. They are low in calories and carbohydrates, and they are a good source of fiber and vitamins. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both tasty and nutritious, give cauliflower mashed potatoes a try.

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