Jack here today. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m now a cauliflower mashed potatoes convert. To be honest, I used to be mashed potato traditionalist. When I was growing up, every holiday with my dad’s family, the mashed potatoes came out, and it was a frenzy. My uncle Billy, my grandfather, and I would load up, devouring what seemed like a truck full of mashed potatoes. Fast forward to today. Now, I have a lovely wife who makes wonderful, healthy food – all full of vibrancy and flavor. But there has always been a hole in my heart that only mashed potatoes could fill. So when Jeanine told me that we were making mashed potatoes, I was both excited and hesitant. There had to be a catch, and there was – we weren’t making regular mashed potatoes, but cauliflower mashed potatoes. My fears were soon assuaged when we tried the cauliflower mashed potatoes. These guys are smooth and creamy – all without sour cream, cream cheese, or even Greek yogurt! If you’re looking for a lower carb side dish for Thanksgiving, or if you just want to try something new, I highly recommend you make these cauliflower mashed potatoes.
How to Make Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
We only used 7 ingredients in this cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe: garlic, potatoes, cauliflower, olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. We ended up making some of the smoothest, lightest clouds of mashed potatoes ever. In spite of the lack of “butter lake,” I’m officially a convert. Here’s what we did:
What to Serve with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
This mashed cauliflower is an excellent addition to a holiday spread. Here are some of our favorite fall and winter dishes to pair with it:
Delicata Squash with Apples and Sage Simple Roasted Beets with Citrus Roasted Beet Salad Simple Lemon Green Beans Poblano Cornbread Stuffing Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Zest Stuffed Acorn Squash
And don’t forget the apple pie, apple crumble, or apple crisp for dessert!
If you love these cauliflower mashed potatoes…
Try my stuffed sweet potatoes, twice baked sweet potatoes, or sweet potato fries next!
