15 minute cauliflower mashed potatoes

Happy Sunday, guess who forgot to post this recipe?  I got a little distracted Friday and totally forgot to get these 15-minute cauliflower mashed potatoes up on the blog for ya. Since a few of you asked where they were (after I mentioned them in stories) I decided to hop on and get them up for you now.  Better late than never, right!?

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They really only take 15 minutes

The best thing about these cauliflower mashed potatoes is that they really only take 15 minutes because I use frozen, organic cauliflower to whip them up.  This is THE time saver, guys.  If you don’t want to use frozen cauliflower you can absolutely swap it out for fresh cauliflower. But…look how beautiful this dish looks?  Definately does not look, feel or taste like the main ingredient came from a bag 🙂

I like this version for those of you who have really busy schedules, but also want to serve up a really nice side dish with your turkey or other main course.  If that’s you?  Or, if you just don’t wanna with the fresh cauliflower, do yourself a favor and use frozen.

Steam them well

Whether you steam in the bag in the microwave or steam on the stovetop, make sure you steam them really well.  I used the steam in bag cauliflower for this recipe and I actually went 1 minute over to make sure there wasn’t any crunch left in the florets.

You want to make sure they are soft enough so that you can mash them into a nice, creamy, dreamy side dish.  Undercooking them will not yield a creamy finish, but can totally create a rustic texture if that’s what you’re going from.  This is your recipe.  Make it how you like!

How to mash em’

You can cream these cauliflower mashed potatoes any way you choose. I used my immersion blender because I heart it SO much and don’t get to use it as often as I’d like. And, an immersion blender will give you a great puree, if that’s the consistency you are looking for (which I was.).

Hot tip though- keep it low, slow and steady.  I got a little wild and ended up splashing mashed cauliflower all over my kitchen (sweater, face, and hair)…so you know…be chill with it.  BE. CHILL.

Other options are using a potato masher (creates a rustic, chunky texture), or you can use a blender/food processor to puree.

Dress it up

As you can see below, my mashed cauliflower looked so white and fluffy right after I pureed it.  But, I mean…I wasn’t going to leave it there naked.  So, I dressed it up with some sour cream, butter, and a little crushed black pepper.

There are SO many ways you can dress up your mashed cauliflower, from greek yogurt and dill to bacon, pancetta, and rosemary.  Here’s a little inspo if you’re looking to jazz it up a bit more than I have here.  I was serving mine up with this skillet roasted turkey breast and sugar free cranberry sauce, so I kept it simple.

Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

This recipe goes great with my skillet roasted turkey breast and sugar-free, homemade cranberry sauce.  But, we love it with roasted chicken too!  What’s your favorite way to eat em’?

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Easy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

These easy cauliflower mashed potatoes only take 15 minutes to make. They are creamy, buttery and filled with flavor. Perfect for dinnertime or meal prep lunches!

Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen cauliflower
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
• pepper (to taste)

Servings servings Ingredients 1 lb frozen cauliflower 3/4 cup sour cream 2 tbsp salted butter 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Microwave your frozen cauliflower per the instructions on the bag and add 1 minute to your steaming time to ensure soft florets.
2. Place your steamed cauliflower in a large bowl and, using an immersion blender, slowly puree the florets. Add 3/4 sour cream and salt about halfway through and continue to blend until creamy.
3. Once the cauliflower reaches your desired consistency, add the salt and mix well with a spoon ensuring all florets are pureed (if not, use the immersion blender to break up any larger pieces that didn't puree the first time around).
4. Melt butter in the microwave in 15-second increments and drizzle over mashed cauliflower. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

SERVING SIZE: about 1 cup (recipe makes 4 servings)

MACROS: 159 calories | 13 g fat | 3 g protein | 6.2 net carbs

Nutritional Info Disclaimer:  I am not a medical or nutritional professional.  I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy based upon the ingredients I'm using.  I encourage you to find a nutritional calculator you like best and calculate individual nutrition info based upon the ingredients you are using.  All carb counts are based upon total carbs unless otherwise noted.