Cauliflower Potato Mash

Closeup on a bowl of mashed potatoes and cauliflower.

5 from 1 vote

Cauliflower Potato Mash is a creamy, flavorful blend of tender potatoes and cauliflower for a lighter twist on classic mashed potatoes. It’s the perfect easy side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday meals!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower potato mash

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1 pound cauliflower (1 medium cauliflower) - rinsed and chopped
1 pound yellow potatoes (3 medium potatoes) - peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup half and half

Instructions

Prep veggies. Trim off the cauliflower leaves, cut away the stem, and break the head into florets. Peel potatoes and chop. Peel garlic. Then add cauliflower, potatoes, and garlic to a medium pot.
Boil veggies. Cover veggies with water and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Add plenty of salt for flavoring and simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Strain veggies and place in a separate bowl.
1 pound cauliflower (1 medium cauliflower), 1 pound yellow potatoes (3 medium potatoes), 2 cloves garlic
Mash potatoes and cauliflower. Add butter and half and half to cooked vegetables and use a hand mixer (or stand mixer is fine too) to puree until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper, test, and adjust as needed.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup half and half, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add to serving bowl. Use a spatula to scoop mashed cauliflower and potatoes to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite main dish and sides.

Notes

Store leftover cauliflower potato mash in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
While this recipe makes about four generous servings, it’s definitely worth doubling (or even tripling) for larger gatherings or holiday dinners.

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