Cauliflower and Potato Mash (50/50)

User Reviews

4.6

15 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    181 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Romanian

Cauliflower and Potato Mash (50/50)

This healthy 50/50 cauliflower and potato mash with garlic is an amazing side dish for any meal; it's creamy, comforting, and delicious!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 lbs cauliflower 700 g
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes 700 g
  • vegetable broth enough to cover the vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream, a bit more, if required
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or cream cheese, Note 2
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • some nutmeg
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Cook: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt, the chopped cauliflower, and potatoes, and cook them until soft, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash well.1.5 lbs cauliflower/ 700 g + 1.5 lbs potatoes/ 700 g
  2. Mash: Drain well, return to the pot, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the excess moisture to evaporate. Mash well with the potato masher.
  3. Combine: Add butter, warm milk, sour cream, grated garlic cloves, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. You can adjust the milk quantity to your liking. Start with 2 or 3 tablespoons and add more for a thinner consistency. Serve hot.2 tablespoons butter + ¼ cup whole milk + 3 tablespoons sour cream + 2 garlic cloves + some nutmeg + fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Equipments used:

Notes

  • Mixer: You can also mash the cauliflower and potatoes with an electric mixer. However, don't overdo it or the potatoes will turn gluey.
  • Dairy: You can use creme fraiche or cream cheese instead of sour cream. 

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

15 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Romanian Potato Salad - Oriental Salad

Romanian
5.0 (9 reviews)

Smetana

Russian, Polish, Romanian
5.0 (6 reviews)

Romanian Mămăligă (Cornmeal Porridge)

Romanian, Eastern European
5.0 (3 reviews)

Potatoes with Tomato Sauce

Romanian
5.0 (9 reviews)

Romanian Green Beans with Garlic

Romanian
5.0 (6 reviews)

Mămăliga: Romanian Polenta

Romanian, Eastern European
4.9 (153 reviews)

Roasted Red Peppers in Garlic Sauce

American, Romanian
4.8 (27 reviews)

Beef Salad (Salata de boeuf)

Romanian
4.8 (105 reviews)

How to Cook Basic Polenta – Mamaliga

Romanian
4.8 (66 reviews)

Creamy Spinach Béchamel

Romanian
4.8 (15 reviews)

Roasted Potatoes With Garlic Sauce

Romanian
4.7 (45 reviews)

Creamy Polenta

Italian, Romanian
4.6 (27 reviews)

Sautéed Green Bean Recipe

Romanian
4.3 (9 reviews)

No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread

Romanian
3.7 (72 reviews)

3 Ingredient Mămăligă Recipe (Romanian Polenta)

European, Romanian
0.0 (0 reviews)