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a bowl of fluffy whipped cauliflower mash swirled with a pat of melting butter and fresh chives, shown in a wide horizontal shot in a rustic stoneware bowl, on a holiday table with greenery, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Mashed cauliflower is made creamy with some garlic and a bit of butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the cauliflower and whole garlic cloves.
  2. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until the cauliflower is very tender.
  3. Drain thoroughly, then transfer to a food processor.
  4. Add butter, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Spoon into a bowl and top with chives before serving.

Notes

Drain the cauliflower really well or the mash turns watery.