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Buttermilk Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

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Lighten up your mashed potatoes by adding cauliflower! In this Buttermilk Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe, tender cooked cauliflower is blended and mixed into mashed potatoes for a less starchy side dish. 
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk, cauliflower, potatoes, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 92
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes yukon gold or russet, about 4 medium
  • 1 pound cauliflower florets
  • 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup butter plus more for serving if desired
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper or white pepper, to taste
  • chives snipped, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and place in a large pot covering with cool water by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and cook until just about fork tender.
  • Add in the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Once the potaotes are tender and the cauliflower is cooked. Turn the heat down to low.
  • Use tongs to remove the potatoes to a cutting board. Reserve 1 cup of the water before draining the cauliflower through a colander.
  • Add the cauliflower back to the pot, add a little of the cooking liquids and blend with a stick blender or emersion blender. Alternatively, you could do this in a regular blender or food processor.
  • Once the cauliflower is smooth, add in the potatoes, buttermilk, greek yogurt and butter. Use a potato masher and mash until blended.
  • Season with garlic and onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat through before serving.
  • Spoon hot buttermilk cauliflower mashed potatoes into a bowl. Make swoopes with a spoon and add a few pats of butter. Garnishe with extra black pepper and snipped chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg