Best 10 Aimees Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes Recipes

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Aimee's mashed cauliflower potatoes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This dish is perfect for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, and it is also a great way to sneak in extra vegetables for picky eaters. The mashed cauliflower is creamy and flavorful, and it can be easily customized to your liking. You can add in your favorite herbs and spices, or top it with cheese, bacon, or chives. Aimee's mashed cauliflower potatoes are a versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIMEE'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER 'POTATOES'



Aimee's Mashed Cauliflower 'Potatoes' image

This is a great low-fat and low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You may never go back to mashed potatoes again. Everyone that's tried it has loved it.

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Mashed Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup mashed potato flakes
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons margarine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add mashed potato flakes, milk, and margarine; mash with a potato masher or fork until cauliflower mixture is fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

AIMEE'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER 'POTATOES'



Aimee's Mashed Cauliflower 'Potatoes' image

This is a great low-fat and low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You may never go back to mashed potatoes again. Everyone that's tried it has loved it.

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Mashed Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup mashed potato flakes
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons margarine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add mashed potato flakes, milk, and margarine; mash with a potato masher or fork until cauliflower mixture is fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



Puree cauliflower instead of actual potatoes for a "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food Network to get the same creamy comfort without the carbs.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
  • Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
  • In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
  • Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calorie, Fat 11.5 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SMASHED CAULIFLOWER-POTATOES



Smashed Cauliflower-Potatoes image

Here is another vegetable side dish that I make once or twice a week. This recipe fits perfectly with phase 1 of The South Beach Diet and is a great alternative for those wanting to cut back carbs. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband enjoys this recipe. Cooking the cauliflower in milk is what makes this version unique (and tasty). Also, I have used a couple of bags of fresh cauliflower already cut up like they sell at Trader Joe's or 1 20 oz bag of frozen florets for convenience.

Provided by Foodie Friend

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 medium head cauliflower, chopped in small florets
1 cup low-fat milk (1% or less)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook cut up cauliflower florets in milk and salt over low heat for 35 minutes, or until tender. Stir the mixture a couple of times to rotate the cauliflower in the milk and to keep the milk from scalding. (Sometimes when I get distracted the milk gets scalded on the bottom of the pot. If this happens, stir gently so that that the scalded milk browned bits do not get mixed up into the cooked cauliflower).
  • Drain, and discard or freeze the remaining liquid for a creamed vegetable soup (like cauliflower-cheese soup).
  • Using an immersion blender, blend cooked cauliflower until the mixture resembles mashed potatoes (no liquid necessary -- otherwise it will be too runny).
  • At this point use this mixture as if it were mashed potatoes and turn this "Smashed Cauliflower" into your favorite form of potatoes. In other words, you can add roasted garlic, scallions, low fat sour cream, chives, butter, or any combination. However, most of the time we eat it as is, with salt and white pepper to taste.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER "POTATOES"



Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Try this creamy cauliflower purée instead of mashed potatoes-it's more nutritious, lower-carb, and just as delicious.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Side     Cauliflower     Milk/Cream     Quick & Easy     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick and Healthy     Healthy

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup (or more) whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
Chopped chives (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Pour water into a medium pot to a depth of 1/4". Add cauliflower and garlic and cover pot. Bring to a boil and cook until florets are easily pierced with a paring knife, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor. Add milk, butter, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Purée until smooth, adding more milk if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with chives, if using.
  • Do Ahead
  • Mashed cauliflower made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Rewarm before serving.

AIMEE'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER 'POTATOES'



Aimee's Mashed Cauliflower 'Potatoes' image

This is a great low-fat and low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You may never go back to mashed potatoes again. Everyone that's tried it has loved it.

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Mashed Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup mashed potato flakes
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons margarine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add mashed potato flakes, milk, and margarine; mash with a potato masher or fork until cauliflower mixture is fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

AIMEE'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER 'POTATOES'



Aimee's Mashed Cauliflower 'Potatoes' image

This is a great low-fat and low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You may never go back to mashed potatoes again. Everyone that's tried it has loved it.

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Mashed Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup mashed potato flakes
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons margarine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add mashed potato flakes, milk, and margarine; mash with a potato masher or fork until cauliflower mixture is fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

AIMEE'S MASHED CAULIFLOWER 'POTATOES'



Aimee's Mashed Cauliflower 'Potatoes' image

This is a great low-fat and low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You may never go back to mashed potatoes again. Everyone that's tried it has loved it.

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Mashed Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup mashed potato flakes
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons margarine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add mashed potato flakes, milk, and margarine; mash with a potato masher or fork until cauliflower mixture is fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"



Cauliflower Mashed

Skip the starchy mashed potatoes in favor of this filling, nutrient-dense cauliflower mash.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 large head cauliflower

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, salt, garlic and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until garlic is completely soft. Set aside.
  • In stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat.
  • Cut florets from heads of cauliflower. If using stalks, cut stalks into 1/2-inch chunks. There should be about 8 cups raw cauliflower. Add cauliflower to boiling water; return to boiling. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is extremely soft when pierced with knife. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Strain cauliflower well; pat dry thoroughly with towel. Place cauliflower in food processor. Add broth mixture. Cover; process until extremely smooth, processing in batches if necessary. Rinse out stockpot, and return to pot to combine batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH CAULIFLOWER



Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Potato     Side     Steam     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cauliflower     Healthy     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes
1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
2/3 cup 1%; milk
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Scrub the potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces. Arrange them in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cauliflower to the basket, and cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes longer.
  • 2. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Put the cooked vegetables and warm milk in a large pot or bowl, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and heavy, with no blemishes or bruises. A large head of cauliflower will yield about 4 cups of riced cauliflower.
  • Rice the cauliflower evenly: Use a food processor or a box grater to rice the cauliflower. If you are using a food processor, be careful not to over-process the cauliflower, or it will become too mushy.
  • Cook the cauliflower until tender: You can cook the cauliflower in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, or roasting. However, the most popular method is to boil the cauliflower in salted water until it is tender. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower well: Once the cauliflower is cooked, drain it well in a colander. This will help to remove any excess water and prevent the mashed cauliflower from becoming watery.
  • Mash the cauliflower: Once the cauliflower is drained, mash it with a potato masher or an immersion blender until it reaches your desired consistency. You can also add other ingredients to the mashed cauliflower, such as butter, milk, cheese, or seasonings.

Conclusion:

Mashed cauliflower is a delicious and healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber and vitamins. With so many different ways to prepare it, there is sure to be a recipe for mashed cauliflower that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both healthy and delicious, give mashed cauliflower a try.

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