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This low-carb Cauliflower Mash recipe is delicious and hearty without the potatoes! It looks like mashed potatoes, its texture is similar to mashed potatoes and the taste is mashed potato-y enough to make those who are on the Paleo diet or low carb diet happy.
Why This Cauliflower Mash Recipe Is So Good
- A low carb side
- Fluffy and not dry!
- Perfectly garlicky!
- Rich and buttery from the sour cream and butter
Ingredients
- Cauliflower
- Milk
- Butter
- Light sour cream
- Garlic salt
- Black pepper
- Chives
How To Make This Cauliflower Mash Recipe – Step By Step
Separate the cauliflower into florets and discard the core.
Bring about 2 cups of water to a simmer in a pot, then add the cauliflower. Cover and turn the heat to medium. Cook the cauliflower for 12-15 minutes or until very tender.
Drain and discard all of the water (the drier the cauliflower is, the better) and add the milk, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper and mash with a masher until it looks like “mashed potatoes.” Top with chives.
Cauliflower Mash For Breakfast
It’s been a family favorite recipe, we have this dish at least once every couple of weeks. Leftover Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes make a great accompaniment for breakfast sausage. Simply form cold mashed cauliflower into flat patties, and lightly pan-fry a few minutes each side to get them nice and crispy.
A Chunky Cauliflower Mash Recipe
I like the mashed cauliflower to be a little chunky (like I like my mashed potatoes) so instead of using an immersion blender, I just use a potato masher to mash and stir with the butter and sour cream.
Because the cauliflower is more tender than potatoes, the little chunks are really melt in the mouth – so good!
Additional Add Ons For This Cauliflower Mash Recipe
Top with chives (or whatever you normally like on your mashed potatoes) and you’ve got one heck of a side dish. Here are some add on options:
- Sliced green onions
- Oil — Olive, garlic or chili!
- Herbs — Thyme, rosemary and parsley.
- Curry powder
- Diced bacon
Top Tips For This Cauliflower Mash Recipe
- Save prep time and use cauliflower rice instead! Steam the rice or sauté in a pan with a little water until fork tender.
- You can use light sour cream or opt for buttermilk if you want it even creamier.
- To ensure mashed cauliflower is really light and fluffy (no one wants soggy mashed cauliflower) you must make sure you allowALLthe steam to escape before pureeing it. Cauliflower has a large surface area within those little florets, and it will happily retain much of its moisture.
- Ensure all the water is drained from the pan once cooked, but ALSO leave the lid off for a minute and allow the steam to escape also.
Check Out These Delicious Side Dishes
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Grapes
- Cauliflower Fried “Rice” (Chinese style!)
- Korean BiBimBap with zero carbs
- Vietnamese Noodle Salad recipe (uses jicama instead of noodles).
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Jaden
This recipe is very flexible. Feel free to use your favorite mashed potato toppings and seasonings. Some love adding a big spoonful of cream cheese. Or how about chopped crispy bacon on top?
4.61 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 120 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons light sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- snipped chives
Instructions
Separate the cauliflower into florets and discard the core.
Bring about 2 cups of water to a simmer in a pot, then add the cauliflower. Cover and turn the heat to medium. Cook the cauliflower for 12-15 minutes or until very tender.
Drain and discard all of the water (the drier the cauliflower is, the better) and add the milk, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper and mash with a masher until it looks like "mashed potatoes." Top with chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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Fullerton Electric Pros on 5/29/23 at 12:05 am
This Cauliflower Mash recipe is a game-changer! As a person following a low-carb diet, I was thrilled to find a substitute for mashed potatoes that actually satisfies my cravings. I’ve made it several times, and each time I add my own twist, like a sprinkle of curry powder or some diced bacon for extra flavor. It’s so creamy and comforting that I even enjoy it for breakfast with crispy sausage patties. Trust me, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for a healthier alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste!Reply
Concrete on 3/27/23 at 12:06 pm
Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you for this yummy recipe! I love cauliflower so much so this is perfect for me. Thank you for sharing I am very happy.Reply
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Glad on 11/16/21 at 4:29 am
That looks so delicious!!!
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Its Yummy. Thanks for sharing!Reply
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Certs4prep on 9/21/21 at 6:25 am
WAO Delicious too. Not know if I can get a creative way.
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Philip King on 9/5/21 at 11:18 am
Woahhhh! It looks yummy and so tasty. I will try it on weekend. Worth sharing
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Sophia on 7/20/21 at 8:41 am
It sounds yummy. Nice and easy recipe, definitely I will try it once. Thanks for sharing.
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seefa on 6/28/21 at 11:44 am
Great recipe i would defently try at homeReply
sara on 5/13/21 at 6:06 am
This taste great and was very easy to make
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Tully Zander on 4/28/21 at 3:52 am
I’ve really been struggling with sneaking cauliflower into my child’s meals lol. Thanks for the creative alternative. I’ll let you know if the figure out :p
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Lyssa Bella on 2/4/21 at 12:54 am
I don’t prepare them with every dish, but on occasion I will serve double veggies
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Phoenix on 7/29/20 at 11:03 pm
Great recipe! I made it according to your recipe and the taste is great! Everyone in the family likes it, it makes me happy. Thank youReply
thejellyfishbar on 7/6/20 at 6:24 am
love this recipe.Reply
Kim on 4/13/20 at 6:40 pm
What an amazing recipe. I loved it. Good jobReply
Madison Smith on 3/10/20 at 9:15 am
Stumbled upon this amazing recipe, really helped me out a bunch just now! Using cauliflower rice is a great tip!Reply
Cleo Omondi on 3/9/20 at 5:23 am
I made this over lunch hour,it is an absolute perfection.
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ELINA on 12/16/19 at 12:38 pm
Kids loved it. very good and easy recipe, i tried it last nightReply
Naomie on 10/26/19 at 2:03 pm
Literally just found this recepe online and ran to the market to grab the ingredients. Hope it comes out goodReply
Stella on 7/31/19 at 9:40 am
I made this over lunch hour ,it is an absolute perfection
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Gabriela on 2/27/19 at 3:30 pm
I tried it and I almost couldn’t tell it wasn’t potato once I combined it with grilled chicken.Reply
Jaden on 2/27/19 at 4:06 pm
Thank you Gabriela!!! jaden
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Colin Matthews on 10/14/18 at 9:03 am
I’m super excited to try this! I used cauliflower to make a pizza crust once, and it was surprisingly amazing, although it took forever to get all of the water out of the cauliflower so it was dry enough to make a “dough”. This seems like it’ll be easier since mashed potatoes are supposed to be a bit moist anyways.
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Maria VonWerder on 8/8/18 at 3:42 am
Can you use Frozen Cauliflower?Reply
Jaden on 8/8/18 at 10:44 am
Hi! Yes you can use frozen cauliflower! Frozen cauliflower tends to be more liquidy (since it was frozen), so you may not need the milk at all.
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Beverly on 8/5/18 at 11:35 pm
Thanks for this yummy recipe!
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Ella Layton on 5/14/18 at 4:53 pm
I thought I followed the recipe exactly but its more moist than my husband likes his mashed potatoes. I need t fix this so he can eat it for dinner tonight. Any suggestions to thicken it. Please help. He is a new diabetic and is struggling with food tasting good. Anyone help assp
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Jaden on 5/15/18 at 10:05 am
Hi Ella, Spread out the cooked cauliflower on a baking sheet or plate, let all the steam escape. Pat the cauliflower dry. That should do the trick!
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Skippy G. Mardon on 12/19/18 at 11:31 am
Stir in some “instant potato flakes”. Also there’s lots of good recipes for diabetics at www
deathtodiabetes dot com All the best. SkippyReply
Jaden on 12/20/18 at 11:01 am
Skippy, ah great tip about instant potato flakes! Jaden
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Sabrina on 5/6/18 at 2:36 pm
This taste great and was very easy to makeReply
Tony C on 12/28/17 at 11:33 pm
I’ve been playing with mashed cauliflower recipes the past couple years. The recipe in this article is good. If you want to kick it up a notch try using regular sour cream and I’ll add a couple oz. of cream cheese. I also add 1/2 cup fresh grated parm and a hint of nutmeg. It kinda gives you a little kiss of alfredo taste. I prefer fresh grated nutmeg. It’s so much better than in a bottle.Reply
Maria VonWerder on 8/8/18 at 3:50 am
Ohhh I like the Parmesan Cheese Ingredient Going To try it Can you use Frozen Cauliflower?Reply
Sandy Miller on 12/21/17 at 4:42 am
I made it today! Very tasty! Thank you for recipe!Reply
Rebecca on 10/7/17 at 6:48 pm
absolutely delicious!!!Reply
Nicole on 10/26/16 at 9:26 am
I have unsweetened vanilla almond milk in my fridge. Would this be an okay substitute for regular milk? I am lactose intolerant, so I’m trying to stay away from dairy (unfortunately, because dairy is so good!)
Also, if I want to double or triple the serving size, would i just double or triple the ingredients, respectively? Thank you, and I can’t wait to try this for dinner :)!
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Jaden on 10/27/16 at 2:01 pm
Absolutely, use unsweetened almond milk! Yes, to double or triple serving size, just multiply out the ingredient measurements.
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Kathy Ercolano on 4/15/17 at 7:52 am
There is a new milk called Fairlife. It has the digestive enzyme that u are lacking . Try it no harm and delicious or take digestive enzymes. Research the enzyme lactase and other enzymes
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Jaden on 4/15/17 at 1:08 pm
I LOOOOVE Fairlife milk! That’s the only milk we buy now.
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Jen on 12/6/17 at 3:59 pm
Maybe not the vanilla flavor though unless you want your cauliflower to taste like vanilla.
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michelle elie on 8/30/16 at 7:19 pm
I made this for dinner. Left out the sour cream and blended after cooked for a smoother texture. DELICIOUS!Reply
John on 8/27/16 at 10:43 pm
Light sour cream has too many carbs for a low carb diet. Use regular.
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Marie on 7/14/16 at 10:13 pm
Just made this tonight all I can say is Fantastic
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Aubrey on 6/12/16 at 10:18 pm
You know you can use a dairy free sour cream that you find at whole foods or your local health store. 🙂
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Mia on 2/19/16 at 4:44 pm
I’m not terribly satisfied on my low-carb diet (it’s doing wonders for my blood sugar though), I miss blue potatoes too much. I’m super excited to try this though I’m going full “mashed potato” treatment to try to convince the husband to try it with me (if I can just get him to try it, he’ll love it faster than I will!)
Thanks!
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jual mesin RO on 2/7/16 at 8:27 pm
nice shar jane…. thanks
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Diane on 1/27/16 at 7:12 pm
I’m in the USA & I just bought 2/$5 @ Sprouts they were huge too. Another local grocery store had it for $.98/lb, I would pass on the $7 head of califlower for sure for now. SMH
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Cute for Adventure on 1/19/16 at 9:49 pm
This was delicious! I used low fat milk (and used about half as much), no butter, greek yogurt instead of sour cream. So yummy! 🙂Reply
SK on 1/5/16 at 1:34 pm
Save the water and use it a soup base. Even if you steam it, save the water, this is full of nutrients. I keep a container in my freezer, every time I steam, or have extra flavored water, juice, gravy, sauce or broth I add it to the container. It freezes in layers. When I have a continued full I make a pot of soup.
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Loring on 1/9/17 at 9:59 am
Brilliant!
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Mz Thang on 6/8/18 at 1:37 am
Brilliant idea! Winterfresh, inexpensive & yummy in the tummy. I simply love this simple idea. Mmmm. Can’t wait!
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Beverly Trojanowski on 10/20/15 at 2:02 pm
Don’t need all those other ingredients….just add a generous scoup of mayonnaise and s&p. Delish!!!
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Mz Thang on 6/8/18 at 1:48 am
Skip mayo if you can and limit to a simple olive oil w/S&P:,most people who dine at my table would be extremely disappointed in not only missing out on my “heart attack mashers” but then getting an additional slap of mayo to the face. They WILL notice the subtle yet delicious difference immediately so don’t freak them out if they’re not expecting it. Repeatedly whip on high & If this is brand new for the palates you’re serving, don’t skip the butter, olive oil, chives and other mashed ingredients, then whip again and serve via pastry bag…. . hell, I even tossed in some bacon crumbles!
Get real fancy with a buerre blanc sauce topped w/fresh bacon on chives on top of that pastry bag delivered “puff” and VIOLA these will be requested for years to come! … especially after everyone realizes what a delightful “cheat food” they taste like. ENJOY!Reply
Albert on 8/21/15 at 7:36 pm
I steamed the cauliflower and added all the ingredients and mashed it.No worrying about the water and it turned out pretty good.I got cauliflower for $1.50 at a local produce store.
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Bianca on 7/7/15 at 3:59 pm
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Lisa Egan on 4/27/15 at 6:20 pm
At first I thought the cauliflower would burn b/c it didn’t look like enough water. But I used 1&1/2 c and went til 17 min=good! Certainly does NOT taste like mashed potato! BUT, it is a good replace to for them. Still tastes good, just not like potatoes. I’d make again!
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Leo Sigh on 3/29/15 at 5:55 am
Couldn’t care less if it’s Paleo or not as I don’t follow that diet 🙂 but it is amazing. I make cauliflower mash all the time – cheap, fast to make and absolutely delicious. And so healthy. And wow, if a head of cauliflower is $7, as someone says in your comments, guess I’m glad I no longer live in the US 🙂 I just picked one up at my local market here in Bangkok for 40 cents. Organic and straight from the farmer. Guess I have it better here than even I was aware of 🙂
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Marie on 8/12/16 at 8:47 am
That’s wonderful! Cauliflower here is not that expensive. I live in Indiana and is is definitely not 7.00 for a head of cauliflower. Maybe 50 cents or 70 cents at the most.. I cannot wait to try this recipe. I’m making a beef chuck roast with carrots and parsnip tonight! This sounds like a very good compliment to dinner. And I’ll be having horseradish for the beef of course. Horseradish and beef are amazing together!!!Reply
Erum @ TotalSalads.com on 2/26/15 at 3:37 am
Lovely! I am going to try this tonight. I have a dairy-free child, so I’m going to skip the butter and sour cream instead use some very good extra virgin olive oil 🙂
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Kathleen on 11/27/16 at 6:23 pm
I am dairy free, skipped the milk and used to Tofuti sour cream. I will make this again.Reply
Kathy on 8/24/14 at 11:46 pm
Loved it!
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Yvonne on 5/16/14 at 10:42 pm
Just bought a head of cauliflower 2.8 lb Cost over $7.00. There were smaller heads available, some half the size. So question is, how much should a head of cauliflower weigh to comply accurately with this recipe?
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Renee on 9/10/13 at 8:40 pm
Do you ever give nutritional information for your recipes? I am trying to keep track of my caloric intake. I made this with coconut milk, coconut oil , garlic, chives and rosemary.
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Chantal on 8/12/13 at 10:21 am
What is the calorie count per serving??
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SteamyKitchen on 8/12/13 at 11:41 am
I’m not sure of the calorie count – you might want to enter it into a calorie calculator.
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Kandis on 5/18/13 at 7:40 pm
Lpw carb..yes. Paleo…NO!!! Paleo=no dairy.
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RBW on 3/19/17 at 3:25 am
use almond milk instead
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Rachel on 3/26/13 at 6:25 am
Thanks for this. I have a ton of cauliflower and wasn’t sure what to do with it other than cauliflower and cheese. Will be trying this tonight 🙂
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webablish on 3/20/13 at 2:07 am
Simple & sober.
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Anne Smithen on 3/12/13 at 6:31 pm
As I am really keen on healthy food, I just love what this looks like. The taste is probably even better. We cooked something like this during a cooking class in Dirty Apron which offers one of the best cooking classes in Vancouver, but we used pumpkin instead of the potatoes. However, the taste was pretty similar, I can recommend it to you!
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Jay C on 1/23/13 at 12:41 pm
I soo agree with you. Call it what it is instead of fill in names!!!
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Denise on 1/15/13 at 5:08 pm
Ern: To cut down on the moisture, I do this, even with regular mashed potatoes: When they are finished cooking, turn the heat off, pour into strainer to drain, return to original pot and immediately put the pot back on the still-hot heating element. (I have a smooth top range. If you have gas or something I’d put it to low.) Prepare the rest of the recipe while still on the stove. It should get rid of any residual water in the few seconds it takes to dig your milk/butter/etc out of the fridge. 🙂
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Rachel on 12/31/12 at 5:47 pm
I tried this and really liked it. I used more butter, but no milk or sour cream (tried it with a bit of plain yogurt but decided I preferred it without). It’s a super easy side dish and a great way to get more fibre in and keeps pretty well. I actually prefer it to mashed potatoes, it has a lovely creamy feel but with a lightness about it, while potatoes sometimes just feel very heavy and stodgy. I’ll definitely be making this again!
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Jennifer White on 10/30/12 at 10:47 pm
I tried this tonight and no one really liked it. Will not be making it again.
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kerry on 10/24/12 at 12:47 pm
mashed faux tatoes, huh?
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leah on 10/8/12 at 5:48 pm
instead of using all of those ingredients, i just microwave the cauliflower, mash it and mix in a tablespoon (or two) of boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor). it is delicious and adds creaminess.
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chuck on 9/23/12 at 7:31 pm
I found that if I microwave the cauliflower without any additional water, it helps to keep the puree from getting soupy. I also put it in my potato ricer and squeeze out a lot of the extra moisture, then use the hand held stick blender to puree it. Add a bit of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and a bit of butter.
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tanya1234 on 8/21/12 at 1:17 pm
luv it simple and easy to do
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ern on 7/19/12 at 7:51 pm
Somehow, even with the corrected milk amount at 3 Tbsp, ours was still soupy! I wonder if it would be best to spread it out on a dish towel or something to completely lose the water? Tastes awesome but I think next time just a splash of milk will do for me. Thanks for posting!
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Wendy on 7/15/12 at 9:55 pm
This was GREAT. I eliminated the milk and added a bit of sharp cheddar cheese to it. Thank you for posting it.
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Monica on 4/17/12 at 9:02 am
made these last night and they were surprisingly good, didn’t have sour cream so I used some cream cheese instead. will definitely be making again, thanks for posting.
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Kits on 3/29/12 at 5:20 pm
Just wondering, does it smell like feet? I’ve been wanting to make mashed cauliflower as I’m trying to lose weight but from what I’ve heard, it stinks. I don’t think it would bother me too much but my other half hates cauliflower.
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Cara on 3/22/12 at 6:00 pm
Looks delicious! I don’t own a masher. Do you think I could just use a fork instead?
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SteamyKitchen on 3/23/12 at 7:23 am
Yes!
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Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum on 3/15/12 at 10:08 am
Looks great Jaden! I’ve been working on some cauliflower recipes too lately… it’s so versatile!
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Brandon on 3/14/12 at 10:01 pm
I’ve had mashed cauliflower before and it is surprisingly delicious. Parsnip mash is another great substitute to potatoes. I don’t prepare them with every dish, but on occasion I will serve double veggies (parsnip mash and something like steamed broccoli, for example).
Thank you for sharing!
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Leigh on 3/14/12 at 9:48 pm
Delicious, but this recipe calls for WAY more milk than necessary, IMO! We made it just like this, but with a splash of milk instead of 3/4 cup, and it was a touch on the soupy side.
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SteamyKitchen on 3/15/12 at 11:13 am
Hi Leigh – oh my goodness – you are right! I meant to write 3 tablespoons!!! eeeks!
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Kim in MD on 3/14/12 at 12:40 pm
I have never had mashed cauliflower, as my favorite way to eat it is roasted. That said, I love mashed potatoes, but am always looking for lower carb options. I can’t wait to try this!
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Janet Vandenabeele on 3/13/12 at 2:07 pm
These “vegan up” very nicely, too. Substitute a non-dairy milk (make sure it isn’t flavored or sweetened), use Earth Balance instead of butter, add some nutritional yeast and if you like, a non-dairy cream product (sour cream, cream cheese substitutes, etc). But I find just using the nutritional yeast, milk and some Earth Balance, these are heavenly.
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Amy @ CookingScraps on 3/13/12 at 8:18 am
Agreed, no one puts cauliflower in the corner! I just wrote a post about mac’n’cauliflower that manages to be mac’n’cheese and cauliflower all at the same time. Your recipe looks like a similar cauliflower celebration, thanks!
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Deanna on 3/12/12 at 8:54 pm
Some members of my family hate cauliflower, but I bet they would eat it mashed. They’d have no idea it isn’t a potato.
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Liz @ Blog is the New Black on 3/12/12 at 7:07 pm
I adore mashed cauli! Looks awesome.
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RJ (Kids and Cast Iron) on 3/12/12 at 6:41 pm
I have yet to try this but need to. I am on the. Just call it what it is boat.
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Cuisinart TOB-40 on 3/12/12 at 4:54 pm
Delicious too. Not know if I can get a creative way.
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Marina@cowboycountryvegetarian on 3/12/12 at 4:05 pm
I haven’t had it for a while, need to make it again. Sometimes I make it light: with olive oil and no sour cream, it is delicious too.
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Soyon on 3/12/12 at 3:10 pm
I agree with your, mashed cauliflower is great on its own so I don’t know why people try to mask it. On a totally different note, I only just realized that I can roast cauliflower like broccoli… duh and it is another yummy way to eat cauliflower!
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Cooking with Michele on 3/12/12 at 2:50 pm
I totally agree – why do we have to call things something they are not just to get people to try to eat them?! I have this pet peeve about vegetarian recipe writers calling something meat – like a quinoa “meatball” – why not just call it a quinoa ball?
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Heidy on 3/12/12 at 2:44 pm
This is nice and simple and sounds great. I have used cauliflower to make faux potato salad, pizza crust, and also grated and fried it to take the place of rice. Such a very versatile vegetable when one is watching carbs or is diabetic or just wanting something different. Thanks for posting!
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Cassie on 3/12/12 at 1:54 pm
These look so much like the real thing, I could totally go for these!
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Kalonzo Kimeu on 2/27/20 at 4:27 am
I have never had mashed cauliflower, as my favorite way to eat it is roasted.
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Jessica on 5/23/20 at 8:43 pm
It tastes amazing. You should have try once.Reply
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- two dolla » Blog Archive » our new low carb eating habits - [...] Mashed Cauliflower – we’ve actually had this twice and it’s becoming a regular side dish for us [...]
- Cauliflower Recipe Round up « Make the Best of Everything - [...] Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes “ from Amy’s [...]
- Creamed Cauliflower – Fake Mashed Potatoes - Creature Out of Habit - [...] I don’t go off recipes. You will have to experiment and see what works for you. Click here for…
- 50 Thanksgiving Recipes - Crippled Girl - [...] 25. Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” [...]
- Cauliflower and Green Olive Tapenade Gratin | food to glow - [...] magical vegetable. With little effort the pretty pale curds can be transformed into a credible mashed potatoand rice substitute…
- 40 Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes - The Miracle Momma - [...] 6.Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes [...]
- Thanksgiving Menu Planning | Ready. Set. Sarah. - [...] Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” from Steamy Kitchen Image from Steamy Kitchen [...]
- Thinned Out Thanksgiving Favs | Chic Blog - [...] NOTE: By using cauliflower, you reduce the amount of calories and carbs. If you absolutely HAVE to have your…
- The One With All of the Thanksgiving Recipes - [...] Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes @ Steamy Kitchen [...]
- Frugal Tuesdays: Chimichurri Potato & Tomato Salad, Mashed Cauliflower, and Cheesy Broccoli Soup | carpe season - [...] Creamy Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” from Steamy Kitchen All of the ingredients besides the cauliflower are basic kitchen staples you…
- Chicken with Creamy Chive Sauce and Fake Mashed Potatoes | Element Fresh - [...] When they’re done right, it’s pretty hard to tell the difference. I discovered these on Steamy Kitchen and I’m…
- “Steak” and “Cheesy” Mashed “Potatoes” and “Air Quotes” « Quiche-a-Week - [...] Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Mash makes 4 decent sized servings, like 1/3 cup each adapted from Steamy Kitchen [...]
- Cauliflower “mashed potatoes” « Food Near Snellville - [...] can also use a potato masher, as shown here. buffalo sirloin, asparagus, cauliflower, and cauliflower “mashed [...]
- {Healthy} Comfort Foods | everything in between - [...] skim mozzarella cheese. The cauliflower craze inspired me to try a couple of other recipes. Such as mashed cauliflower…
- Success and Failure « jjsmommydotcom - [...] Along with the roast we tried cauliflower mash and roasted cauliflower: https://steamykitchen.com/20966-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html [...]
- Yummy food that’s good too! | Heart and Core - [...] up, they are kind of starchy, I think about other foods I could eat instead. Enter cauliflower. AND cauliflower…
- Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” | one more folded sunset - [...] recipe adapted from {Steamy Kitchen} Share this:EmailFacebookPinterestDiggRedditStumbleUponTwitterTumblrMorePrintLike this:LikeBe the [...]
- Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes” | wholeiness - [...] https://steamykitchen.com/20966-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html [...]
- Low carb diets, any suggestions? | weightlosssecretsforwomennow.com - [...] Some people have made mashed potatoes out of califlower. https://steamykitchen.com/20966-cauliflow [...]
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe | Steamy Kitchen Recipes - potato-recipes - [...] Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe | Steamy Kitchen Recipes This entry is filed under [...]
