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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
If you're craving a side dish change, skip the spuds and try these Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes. It's an easy way to eat more veggies and they taste almost as good as the real thing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 (3/4 cup) servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds cauliflower about two medium heads, cut into florets (see note 1)
- 3 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter cut into 1/2" cubes (1/2 stick)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add cauliflower florets , water, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until easily pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
- Drain well and return cauliflower pot. Mash well, then stir in heavy cream, butter, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
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Notes
- Cauliflower: You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower in this recipe.
- Yield: This recipe makes 6 cups of Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, enough for 8 servings, 3/4 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: The cauliflower can be chopped and stored in the refrigerator a few days in advance.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
520mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
359IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(3/4 cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.