Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
These Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower are the perfect lighter twist on classic creamy mashed potatoes. They’re buttery, garlicky, and everything you want in a side dish, but lightened up and lighter on your macros.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb yukon gold or russet potatoes 1365g
- 24 oz fresh cauliflower florets 680g
- ¼ cup butter 60g
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 240g
- ¼ cup nonfat milk 60g
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives optional
Instructions
- Peel and chop your potatoes into cubes. Add them to a large pot of boiling water along with the cauliflower and boil for 15-20 minutes or until both are fork-tender. Strain, then return to the pot and let them sit for a few minutes to allow extra liquid to evaporate.
- Add the butter to the hot potatoes and cauliflower. Using a hand mixer, mix the potatoes, cauliflower and butter together until mostly mashed.
- Blend together cottage cheese, milk, salt, and garlic powder until smooth. Add the mixture to the potatoes and carefully mix again on low, until fully incorporated and smooth to your liking. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste! Garnish with fresh chives and extra butter for anyone who wants it!
Notes
GF/DF: These are naturally gluten-free, but to make these dairy-free, you could swap dairy-free ricotta or yogurt in for the cottage cheese, and use plant-based butter and milk.
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Nutrition
Serving: 237g | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.6g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3.2g