Hands down, my absolute favorite side dish is my mom’s mashed potatoes. She makes them with sour cream which gives them a nice creamy tang and when it comes to food, I tend to devour anything with a little tang. Over the years, I’ve adapted this recipe into a slightly healthier version by substituting Greek yogurt and it tastes just as decadent. Continuing on the healthy route, tonight I decided to make my adapted recipe with cauliflower instead of potatoes.
Truth be told, if someone placed this in front of me and told me it was mashed potatoes, I would probably believe them. While the consistency is a bit thinner, it tastes very similar. This dish also gets bonus points by saving you time (no need to peel away at tons of potatoes), and this cruciferous vegetable is packed full of health benefits that you can read all about here. Here’s how to make this easy side dish…
1 head of cauliflower (florets only – no stems)
1 small, 6 oz container of greek yogurt
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp grated parmigiano reggiano
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1/2 small shallot chopped
1 chopped scallion for garnish
Salt, pepper and seasonings to taste (I like to use garlic pepper and Adobo)In a medium pot, bring water to boil (I like to add some garlic pepper and Adobo to the water). Add cauliflower florets to the boiling water and let cook for about 8 minutes or until soft. Remove and drain. In a food processor, combine the cauliflower with the greek yogurt, butter, garlic and shallots and blend until a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper or Adobo or seasonings of your choice and blend once more. Transfer to a bowl and while hot, mix in the parmigiano reggiano and top with scallions for garnish.
I’d never tried making this with Greek yogurt. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I was just thinking of making cauliflower mash for New Year’s Eve dinner so it was great to stumble upon your recipe. I’ve never made it with greek yogurt before, and am looking forward to trying a healthier version.
I was just thinking of making cauliflower mash for New Year’s Eve dinner so it was great to stumble upon your recipe. I’ve never made it with greek yogurt before, and am looking forward to trying a healthier version.
Thanks, all! I hope you enjoy it and please let me know what you think!
Happy New Year
Thanks, all! I hope you enjoy it and please let me know what you think!
Happy New Year
Yummm! Just changed my New Year’s menu from mashed turnips to your Creamy Mashed Cauliflower!
I’ve always wanted to try this. Your beautiful photo and recipe have inspired me. To good health!
I’ve always wanted to try this. Your beautiful photo and recipe have inspired me. To good health!
Thanks so much – there’s some delicious looking things on your site. I’ll be sure to continue to check it out! Happy New Year
Thanks so much – there’s some delicious looking things on your site. I’ll be sure to continue to check it out! Happy New Year
This looks amazing. Do you have the nutritional values available?
Thanks, Emily!
I don’t measure nutritional values for anything I cook, except to say that everything I cook is nutritious. I find that the best way to be healthy and stay in good shape is to eat REAL food. Michael Pollan and many others have convinced me of this as has actually eating real food everyday. I encourage everyone to pick up a copy of Michael Pollan’s Food Rules!
Was very good, would use a little less yogurt next time a bit tangy for my taste. I steamed the cauliflower and threw the fresh garlic cloves in with it to knock the sharp edge off.
I’m such a fan of mashing other vegetables besides the typical potato. Love the use of Greek yogurt!
Hi, this was great. I actually thought of trying to use my favorite Greek yogurt, Fage, as the dairy in the cauliflower mash but wasn’t sure about the proportions. Your recipe was very helpful in figuring that out.
Hi, this was great. I actually thought of trying to use my favorite Greek yogurt, Fage, as the dairy in the cauliflower mash but wasn’t sure about the proportions. Your recipe was very helpful in figuring that out.
If I don’t have a food processor is there something else I can use? A blender maybe? Or just mashing them by hand?
Thanks!
Hi Jen,
A blender should work just fine. Hope you enjoy it!
Super good..but for some reason mine was Very hot as in spicy…could it have been the chopped green onions I threw in to boil with the cauliflower or the maybe too much garlic. I loved the recipe..maybe should have followed it better!! I used yellow cauliflower as I happened to have some…pretty.
Delicious! Is it meant to be eaten hot or cold though?
I eat it hot, but would be great cold too i’m sure!
I made this today without the butter or cheese, adding in some extra seasonings and some horseradish. Super delicious – next time I make it I think I may bake it for a while to try to brown the top, maybe even add in some peas. Thank you for the recipe!
Horseradish sounds great for this recipe!
Thanks, Sarah! So glad you enjoyed it
Thanks, Emily!
I don’t measure nutritional values for anything I cook, except to say that everything I cook is nutritious. I find that the best way to be healthy and stay in good shape is to eat REAL food. Michael Pollan and many others have convinced me of this as has actually eating real food everyday. I encourage everyone to pick up a copy of Michael Pollan’s Food Rules!