Have you ever considered a potato cauliflower mash? Cauliflower mash is a popular substitute for mashed potatoes.  However, if your children are anything like mine, they are not fond of new textures.  While a cauliflower mash is a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes, the texture is very different and can be a turn off.  By adding potatoes to your cauliflower mash, you are adding more vegetables and nutrients while keeping the texture more consistent with what people are familiar with.

GARLIC POTATO CAULIFLOWER MASH

(printable recipe at bottom of post)

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups raw cauliflower
• 5 small white potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped
• 2-4 tablespoons milk (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan, add cauliflower and potatoes. Cover completely with water, and heat on medium high heat until boiling. Continue to boil until potatoes and cauliflower are soft and tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain.

Return potato and cauliflower mix to sauce pan and mash. Add butter, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir until butter is melted. Stir in cheese and parsley. Add milk if desired to achieve a consistency you’d like.

Serves 6-8.

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