Cauliflower and Potato Mash with Garlic
A delicious and creamy mashed cauliflower and potatoes recipe that is flavored with sautéed garlic.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1.5 pounds gold potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream or milk
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a sprinkle ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and boil the water. Slice the potatoes into ½ inch slices. Cut the cauliflower into smaller cauliflower florets. Put the potatoes and cauliflower into the boiling water and cook for 20-25 minutes, until fork tender.
- Sauté the minced garlic in a splash of olive oil in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant and set aside.
- Drain the potatoes and cauliflower and then put them into a large bowl.
- Add the sautéed garlic, butter, half and half, onion powder, black pepper, salt, nutmeg and mix. Mash with potato masher until reach desired consistency.
- Optional- Top the mashed potatoes with a bit of melted butter and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
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- How to serve- I highly recommend melting extra butter and topping the mash with the butter, salt, and pepper before serving.
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- How to store- store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
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- How to make in advance- follow all the instructions and then let the mash cool. Then, cover it and refrigerate until ready to serve (3-4 days). Then you can microwave them for 3-4 minutes or put them into the oven at 350 F for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg