has anyone ever tried cauliflower mashed potatoes?

TeamLeela

I want to try them because I really like real mashed potatoes. But I'm not the biggest fan of cauliflower. I like cauliflower with a broccoli and carrot medley, but not so much on its on. Is it something you recommend? Do you use fresh or frozen cauliflower?
Thanks in advance for the tips.

khskr1

I tried it once and was pleasently surprised! I used fresh cauliflower. I was doing a 3 week detox (no dairy, wheat etc.) I think they would be really good with some cheddar cheese and chives on top. It was different...but not bad at all. Give it a try! You'll only be out one head of cauliflower

Behavior_Modification

I've tried them. They're very good, but definitely no comparison to real mashed potatoes. The good thing is you can't really tell that it is cauliflower anymore after it's been mashed up so much. (But then again I like cauliflower, so I could be biased) I've only had them made for me, so I don't have a recipe for you, but if you make them and have luck, let me know what you did because I'd like to try to make them too sometime.

SquidInTraining

It's really good, even if you don't like cauliflower. You can use fresh or frozen, although fresh is going to give you a creamier consistency. Just steam it past al dente, toss it in the food processor with some salt and pepper (I also like using neufchatel cheese - the American variety - or you can use fat free cream cheese - because it's not much of a calorie load and it makes them really rich). I wouldn't add milk or butter because it won't need any additional moisture, and it'll get runny.

adcoursey

cauliflower mash is pretty awesome, actually! i make if for my son all the time; i think he prefers it to mashed potatoes.

frozen cauliflower has a less pungent taste, so a little fat free butter, skim milk, salt n pepper, and it's super smooth.
fresh has more texture, a little creamier, and delicious.

GO FOR IT!

immacookie

I tried these once.. I didn't care much for the texture, it was kind of grainy? Also, maybe it was operator error when I was making them and I need a better recipe. :laugh:

pbap

Yes, it's very tasty, but make no mistake - it's not mashed potatoes. : )

TeamLeela

thanks for the feedback. I will try it this week and I like the idea of ff cream cheese too! I do like the creaminess of real mashed potatoes. I also think adding chives would give it an extra taste the reminds me of mashed potatoes.
I'm just getting tired of eating the same boring things and looking for a little more variety in my meals.

TeamLeela

wow, more posts while I was posting. I want them to be creamy, so i will try fresh at least for now. does a whole head make a lot? I don't really want to make more than a serving or two after first so I can see if I like it. Plus, I have a feeling that I am the only one in the house who would be eating it. I don't think I could fool the fam. As you said, its not potatoes. And potato loves will definitely notice the difference and I don't know how well it will be received.

txtree50

I have not tried it but it sounds yummy!!!!!

1Steph1

I want to try!! Anyone have a really good recipe?? :]

lizzys

theri are good, use fresh

ababygrace

I think I will try this just to add more veggies to my diet.

sbilyeu75

I have. They are their own thing. I would not say it's a replacement for mashed potatoes.

fitterpam

Yep - I do mine steamed until soft, thrown into a food processor with fat free herb and garlic cream cheese. Mmmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm. We call them faux-tatoes in our house.

SHBoss1673

we have mashed cauli about 3 times a week. Little bit of low fat sour cream, little bit of garlic powder, little bit of Parmesan cheese, and a few bacon bits, and it's delicious.

Barneystinson

Steam some cauliflower, then once cooked, remove from heat, drain, and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the cauliflower in a food processor with the following:

2 T cream cheese
2 T parmesan cheese
2 cloves of garlic, mashed or minced
A hint of milk or cream (for ease of blending)
Dash of black pepper
Dash of salt

Blend until smooth, place in oven safe (small) casserole dish, then place in the oven at 400. Cook until lightly brown and bubbly on top.

TeamLeela

we have mashed cauli about 3 times a week. Little bit of low fat sour cream, little bit of garlic powder, little bit of Parmesan cheese, and a few bacon bits, and it's delicious.

SHBoss1673, I love this idea, it sounds like a baked potato. maybe all the added flavors will help me forget its not a real potato

melbhall

Glad you posted this! I have been wanting to try this for a while.

SHBoss1673

we have mashed cauli about 3 times a week. Little bit of low fat sour cream, little bit of garlic powder, little bit of Parmesan cheese, and a few bacon bits, and it's delicious.

SHBoss1673, I love this idea, it sounds like a baked potato. maybe all the added flavors will help me forget its not a real potato

you'll barely notice the difference. Trust me, I'm a mashed guy through and through, but these are as close as one can get without being the real thing. One note though, the best way I've found to really make them creamy, is to use a electric hand mixer, does a much better job than a regular mixer or a blender.

razorbecky

bump

kpopa

I make these at our house too! You can try and add one potato per batch to make the consistency a bit better...

Also, I love adding the Laughing Cow cheese wedges...they come in all different flavors and are super low cal!!

Good luck and have fun experimenting! :happy:

sbilyeu75

I make these at our house too! You can try and add one potato per batch to make the consistency a bit better...

Also, I love adding the Laughing Cow cheese wedges...they come in all different flavors and are super low cal!!

Good luck and have fun experimenting! :happy:

Now that is a good idea.

mvlaurel

I really liked them, but my husband and kids didn't so I haven't made them again. I think I'm going to though! It's a great way to get your veggies in :-)

TeamLeela

So I took everyone's suggestions into consideration and made a what I consider a very good cauliflower mashed potatoes. Especially for my first batch, I think they were a success.

It seemed everyone preferred fresh cauliflower, so that's what I used.
I added a drop of milk, a tablespoon of fat free sour cream, about a fourth cup of chives, a dollop of margarine, salt and pepper, a hint of garlic salt. I forgot to add the parm, maybe next time. I'd love to try the bacon bits, I look forward to that in the future too.

I ate it by themselves as a stand alone dish. I think it will make a much better side dish. Maybe with a piece of baked or grilled chicken and green beans or corn. Then it will be more well rounded. But I just had it as a snack. I don't know if the rest of my family would like them, definitely couldn't convince them that they were anything but cauliflower. But I'd have to admit, very yummy cauliflower. Good consistency, had a resemblance of the real thing.

Thanks again for everyone's help in making the perfect cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Beth720

you'll barely notice the difference. Trust me, I'm a mashed guy through and through, but these are as close as one can get without being the real thing. One note though, the best way I've found to really make them creamy, is to use a electric hand mixer, does a much better job than a regular mixer or a blender.

I agree. I was somewhere once where we had a plated dinner, and it wasn't until after I'd eaten my "mashed potatoes" that I learned it was mashed cauliflower. Had I known before I likely would have been reluctant to try them as I am weird in that I LOVE broccoli but HATE cauliflower. Mashed though I don't mind it!

Happyoceangirl

Bump! Sounds like a great replacement. I've been ditching the potatoes in favor of a salad, or other veggies like squash, zucchini. But getting bored.....

mhotch

Bump, I need to come back to this thread! Great ideas I would like to try.

KimSchnizleinWECHANGED

I ate them quite a bit when I was on Atkin's. I really like vegies though so it wasn't a difficult or bad tasting solution for me. I just ate it with a little butter, salt, and pepper. As you've already read ..... Frozen or fresh is usable, but I preferred fresh.

KIM

eva512

Bump, I,ve had them before with just milk and butter, but all these ideas sound so delish

vkpmusic

I'm going to try this! I need more veggies in my diet. I'm a very picky veggie eater. It's may also be a good way to sub some veggies for some carbs. Hubby already likes cauliflower, so I think he would eat them. Thanks!