Description
This Easy Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a deliciously smooth and flavorful low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Combining cauliflower and russet potatoes with butter, sour cream, and garlic, it creates a creamy, comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Dairy & Fats
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk (more as needed)
Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and potato chunks, ensuring they are submerged completely.
- Cook Until Tender: Boil the cauliflower and potatoes for 15 to 18 minutes, or until both are very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Return to Pot: Drain the vegetables thoroughly and return them to the warm pot to help evaporate excess moisture.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Add the butter, sour cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot with the vegetables.
- Mash to Desired Consistency: Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the cauliflower and potatoes together until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to achieve your preferred texture.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your mashed cauliflower potatoes and adjust salt and pepper to your liking for optimal flavor balance.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the mashed mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives if desired. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use a food processor or immersion blender instead of mashing by hand.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute olive oil for butter and use plant-based milk and dairy-free sour cream alternatives.
- Ensure to drain the cooked vegetables well to avoid watery mashed potatoes.
- Fresh chives add a nice color and mild onion flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
