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Cauliflower Mash in a bowl
5 from 3 votes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Rich and creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes are a low carb alternative to classic mashed potatoes. This is a delicious side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 55 minutes
Fat 11
Carbs 11
Protein 7
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower chopped
  • 1/2 medium white onion chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup broth*
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for serving
  • Cracked black pepper and parsley for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray or spray the baking sheet directly.
  • Spread the cauliflower, onion, and garlic onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
    Cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, perfect for making cauliflower mashed potatoes.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Bake until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown.
  • Once roasted, transfer the contents of the baking dish to a high-speed blender or food processor (we use a Vitamix). Add the broth, sour cream, Greek yogurt, and butter to the blender.
    a cauliflower mashed potatoes made with yogurt and sour cream.
  • Blend until smooth. If the cauliflower mash is too thick, add more broth 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
    A bowl of cauliflower mashed potatoes in a food processor.
  • Top with more butter, black pepper, and parsley.
    Cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with hummus, served on a plate with a spoon.

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: Let the cauliflower mash cool to room temperature, Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a medium saucepan on low/medium heat until warmed through. You may need to add a little more broth to thin it out a little.
  • Broth: Use any kind of broth for cauliflower mashed potatoes. To keep it vegetarian, use veggie broth. If the cauliflower mash is too thick, add more broth 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g