Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Garlic

I’ve recently read about “hiding” cauliflower by mashing it and allegedly people (kids especially) can’t tell the difference.  Now, I’ve smelled cauliflower and I am a bit skeptical so I thought I’d try and do half potatoes and half cauliflower and see how it turned out.

And BTW, I don’t do this for the kids, I do it for me.  I can’t stomach the smell and texture of cauliflower but I am determined to incorporate more great vegetables into our diet.  I thought if I can grow accustomed to the subtle taste hidden in things, eventually maybe I can enjoy the real thing.  I’m trying to set a proper example and hopefully we can all learn to enjoy fresh veggies more.

Making this recipe was no different than traditional mashed potatoes, and while I could still taste the cauliflower, it actually was really good.  My daughter had three servings of it, which says a lot considering she normally doesn’t like potatoes that much.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower Recipe

Clean garlic mashed potatoes with cauliflower hidden inside!

Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 -6

Author: Kim

Ingredients

• 3/4 - 1 head of cauliflower
• 2 1/2 lbs of potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Chop cauliflower and cube potatoes and boil them together until they are soft and tender.
• Drain potatoes and cauliflower and mash (works best with a mixer) until smooth.
• Add in remaining ingredients and blend well.
• Serve.

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