Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

⏱️ 20 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
American side dish
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Creamy, buttery cauliflower mashed potatoes made with just 3 ingredients! You'll love this easy, comforting side that pairs perfectly with everything from holiday roasts to cozy weeknight dinners.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • salt & pepper to season

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Cut cauliflower into florets. Place florets and whole garlic cloves in a medium saucepan and add about 1″ of water until the florets are halfway covered. Season with salt. Cover.
  2. 2Heat to medium-high heat and steam cauliflower for 10-15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  3. 3Drain liquid and let cauliflower rest in a colander for 5 minutes.
  4. 4In the meantime, use the same pan you just cooked cauliflower in and add butter. Melt over medium-low heat.
  5. 5Next, add cauliflower to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth or at your desired consistency. Then pour back into the pan with butter. Stir to incorporate the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Krista on joyfulhealthyeats.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.