Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes are an easy low-carb side dish recipe that tastes surprisingly like regular mashed potatoes!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower florets about 24 ounces or 1 large head
- 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk or milk of choice, plus additional as needed
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives optional for serving
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower and garlic in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover it. Add ¼ teaspoon of the salt, then bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil until the cauliflower is fork-tender, about 6 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower and garlic in a colander, shake them very dry, then transfer to a food processor fitted with a steel blade (or return to the pot and puree with an immersion blender—this is a little tricky but will do the job). Add the yogurt, milk, Parmesan, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Puree until the cauliflower is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. If it is thicker than you would like, add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or transfer to a heatproof bowl and keep warm over a pan of simmering water. Top with fresh chives.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate mashed cauliflower in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding splashes of milk as needed. You can also reheat this dish in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cauliflower mashed potatoes in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 246IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
