Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This smooth and creamy, buttery mashed cauliflower recipe side dish is low carb and keto friendly. You will be surprised how close this taste just like regular mashed potatoes. The ingredients that are added really pull this side dish together to make a crowd favorite.

This full of flavor side is mouth watering and you won’t even miss your mashed potatoes. If you are looking for an alternative or trying to stay within your low carb diet, make this easy recipe. Use these cauliflower mashed potatoes to make this Copycat KFC Bowl Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

If you have never tried Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes then you are in for a treat with this easy recipe. It is all about what ingredients that are added to this delicious side. You can turn bland cauliflower into flavor mashed potatoes in not time.

We like to keep things simple when we are making a recipe. But feel free to add in other tasty ingredients. Garlic, Parmesan and Sour Cream are a few of our suggestions.

They are the perfect comfort food to many of your main dishes. I have even taken them to our holiday dinner and everyone loved them.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Add Bacon – Mix in some cooked crumbled bacon for added flavor. Most people when you say there is bacon in it, they will try it.
• Ranch Seasoning Packet – We love the flavors in the Ranch Seasoning packet. It really enhances the flavors. We have even added in fresh herbs for added flavor.
• Mix in Cheese – To make loaded cauliflower mashed potatoes, add cheddar cheese and bacon to the mix. Parmesan Cheese is also a good addition.
• Half and Half – You can always do half potatoes and half Cauliflower to please everyone.
• Greek Yogurt – Mix in plain greek yogurt for added creaminess.

How to Make Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Step 1 – Prepare Cauliflower – Cut the head of cauliflower into florets. Wash cauliflower thoroughly.

Step 2 – Steam Cauliflower – Steam the cauliflower for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the liquid off the cauliflower.  

Step 3 – Add Cream Cheese – After draining, place the cauliflower back into the pot. Then add the cream cheese and 4 Tablespoons of the butter. Season with Salt and pepper.

Step 4 – Mix the Cooked Cauliflower Puree – Mix with a hand mixer until the cauliflower is the consistency you prefer. Be careful not to overmix.  You can also use a potato masher or immersion blender.

• Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy – Top with remaining butter and green onions.  Then serve and enjoy.

What to Serve with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

There are many delicious meats that can be served with this Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes. Here are some of our favorites:

• Crock Pot Shredded Beef Recipe – This is a great meat to served with this side. You can also serve this as a base and place the beef on top.
• Easy Air Fryer Salmon – If you are keeping this light, make this air fryer salmon recipe. It pairs perfectly with the cauliflower and we also like to add some steamed broccoli.
• Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops – Pork chops are always a family favorite and perfect on the grill.

How to Cut Cauliflower

We love cooking cauliflower in many different ways and in some yummy home cook recipes. Learn How to Cut Cauliflower into Florets with these easy tips.

Cauliflower florets can be made into cauliflower rice or roasted for a side dish. You can also finely chop it and placed in casseroles or for cauliflower soup. You can even use these steps to make mashed potatoes.

How to Store

This mashed cauliflower is best served fresh. but you can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or the stovetop depending on how much you have leftover.

Can you Freeze Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes?

We do not recommend placing the cauliflower mashed potatoes in the freezer. The texture and the taste doesn’t hold up when you try to thaw it out.