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Smooth and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes

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If you aren’t ready to take the leap from potatoes to cauliflower, try an in-between recipe: mashed cauliflower and potatoes.

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The first time I heard people talk about switching out mashed cauliflower for mashed potatoes, I was not ok with that. Mashed potatoes were my favorite growing up. I would get home from school and make a bag of instant potatoes for my snack.

Then, a couple of years ago, I decided to try mashed cauliflower. It was surprisingly really good! I was shocked at how closely it tasted to real mashed potatoes.

But, I know some people may not be ready to completely make the switch. For those people, making mashed cauliflower and potatoes is a great option. This combines a bit of both. It’s a transition recipe.

Even though you are mixing two types of food, it still comes out creamy and smooth, like a regular batch of mashed potatoes. You can top these any way you would a regular serving of mashed potatoes.

Smooth and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes

Cauliflower and Mashed Potatoes Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb cauliflower florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley

Preparation

Place the potatoes and cauliflower in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium and simmer until tender, about 15-18 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and cauliflower and add to a medium mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes and cauliflower with a potato masher.

Add the butter and mash until it’s melted and mixed in. Stir in the salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl (if desired) and sprinkle with parsley.

Mashed cauliflower and potatoes with a pat of butter and parsley in a round white bowl next to a wooden spoon with a white towel behind all on a wooden surface (vertical)

Leftovers

Store leftover mashed cauliflower and potatoes the same way you would a regular batch. They can go in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, I like to put them in a saucepan over medium heat. I add about a tablespoon of either milk or butter to help soften them. Stir often so they don’t burn. It takes about 5-10 minutes for the mashed cauliflower and potatoes to heat through.

Recipe

Originally Published On: September 27, 2021

Mashed cauliflower and potatoes with a pat of butter and parsley in a round white bowl next to a wooden spoon with a white towel behind all on a wooden surface (with title overlay))

Smooth and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes

If you aren't ready to take the leap from potatoes to cauliflower, try an in-between recipe: mashed cauliflower and potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Diet
Gluten Free
Keyword:
cauliflower
|
potatoes
Dietary Needs:
Egg-Free
|
Gluten-Free
Cooking Method:
One-Pan Meals
Servings: 9
5 from 6 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 lb cauliflower florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley

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Instructions

  • Place the potatoes and cauliflower in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to medium and simmer until tender, about 15-18 minutes
  • Drain the potatoes and cauliflower and add to a medium mixing bowl
  • Mash the potatoes and cauliflower with a potato masher
  • Add the butter and mash until it’s melted and mixed in
  • Stir in the salt and pepper
  • Transfer to a large serving bowl (if desired) and sprinkle with parsley
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Nutrition Facts
Smooth and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cups)
Calories 74 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 299mg12%
Potassium 368mg11%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 117IU2%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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19 thoughts on “Smooth and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes”

  1. Kate

    I like the sound of mashed cauliflower and potatoes – I love both so it would be a winner for me! We eat a lot of mashed potato so I will give it a try mixed with cauliflower next time.

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  4. proseccobefore7

    Oh! What a fantastic way to hide vegetables! My little one loves mash potatoes but she going through a phase where she does everything to avoid veggies that before she would happily enjoy. I will be doing this very soon!

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  5. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

    5 stars
    That’s such a great idea. I must try this on my husband. He says he doesn’t like cauliflower but I bet he wouldn’t even notice.

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  9. Rhian Westbury

    You know what I don’t usually like cauliflower but this may well be the way to get me to eat it, mixing it in with potatoes and making it super smooth x

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  12. Laura Schwormstedt

    OOh this looks delicious and easy to make and an easy way to add an extra vegetable into the mash – in fact I made mash potatoes tonight but wouldn’t have thought to put cauliflower in it as well and I love cauliflower so deffo going to try this

    Laura x

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