Mashed Cauliflower - Oh So Delicious Substitute for Mashed Potatoes
This recipe works equally as well with parsnips. Use 1 pound of peeled parsnips instead of the cauliflower.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine Vegetarian
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut up into florets
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10-15 pound unsalted high quality butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Heat your oven to 425 F. Place the cauliflower, garlic, and onion into a roasting pan. Toss with olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring 2-3 times.
While the veggies are still hot, place in a blender or food processor. While the blender is on, begin to drizzle in the milk, and process until smooth.
Begin adding the butter, little by little while pulsing the food process or running the blender on low - blend until the butter is incorporated.
If you want to get crazy creamy smooth texture, then pass the puree through a fine mesh sieve. It takes patience, but the result is worth it.