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Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

March 2, 2016 by Jennifer Sikora 7 Comments

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If you are giving up starchy potatoes and miss your favorite mashed version, you don’t have to worry anymore! I am loving this Cheesy Cauliflower Mash version. Even my picky mashed potato loving husband likes it!

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

When my husband and I made the decision to start eating healthier, one of the first things to go was white starchy potatoes. No more french fries,  or mashed potatoes, or deluxe filled baked potatoes.

Honestly — I love mashed potatoes. They are the perfect partner for fried chicken and roast, etc. But then, someone asked me if I had ever had Cheesy Cauliflower Mash before. of course, I told them no, and they suggested I give it a try.

Y’all — I am serious when I say that this mash tastes as good as mashed potatoes. No — it’s not potatoes, but it gives you the same feeling as eating mashed potatoes and is much, much healthier for you.

cauliflower florets for cheesy cauliflower mash

When you add cheese and fresh herbs to this dish, it really takes it over the top and by making this, you are eating less carbs!

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

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Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
Author: Jennifer Sikora
Ingredients
  • 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1/3 cup of buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon of salt
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the cauliflower florets and the garlic and cook for about 15-20 -- until the cauliflower is soft.
  2. Drain it and then return to the pot.
  3. Add in the buttermilk, butter, salt, and pepper. Use an immersion blender and blend together. Be sure to puree it.
  4. You can use a regular blender if you do not have an immersion blender.
  5. At the end, stir in the chives and cheddar cheese.

This is seriously one of the best recipes I have ever had. I found it among the pages of the Skinnytaste Cookbook, which I am thoroughly enjoying.

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

You can pair this with my healthier Unfried Chicken for the perfect balanced meal.

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  1. Meg says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I am definitely going to have to try this! I love garlic & cheese mashed potatoes – and we all could use a little more cauliflower in our lives 😉

    Reply
  2. Nina McClain says

    March 3, 2016 at 11:44 am

    I love using cauliflower was mash potatoes. I just never remember to do it.

    Reply
  3. Emily @ The Innovative Mama says

    March 3, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I love cauliflower in all shapes and forms and this looks absolutely amazing! Definitely bookmarking!

    Reply
  4. Susie says

    March 3, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    This looks delicious! I’ve been wanting to try cauliflower mashed potatoes!

    xx,
    Susie

    http://www.SequinsandStrawberries.com

    Reply
  5. Hil says

    March 4, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Yummy! I never have buttermilk on hand but I bet it makes it delicious and creamy.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Sikora says

      March 6, 2016 at 8:27 am

      You can make your own buttermilk by adding a little bit of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk!

      Reply
  6. Rachael Orr says

    March 7, 2016 at 11:15 am

    HOW YUMMY!!

    Reply

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