\u00a0Who knew cauliflower<\/a> was such a versatile vegetable? When prepared the right way mashed cauliflower has a similar texture to regular mashed potatoes with a sweet, buttery taste. Add a little garlic and garnish with green onions and they taste even better!<\/p>\n I happen to love potatoes, but most of us are getting way too many starchy white foods in our diet (fries anyone?<\/a>). This cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe (or \u201cfauxtatoes\u201d as I like to call it) is a great side dish for Christmas or other holidays<\/a>. We also like it for a healthy family dinner any night of the week. They\u2019re naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto.<\/p>\n Potato has some nutritional benefits and a baked potato beats processed Frankenstein \u201cfoods\u201d every time. Still, it can\u2019t top cauliflower from a health perspective.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s why cauliflower rules:<\/p>\n So how to win your family over to this better-for-you mashed cauli-potato?<\/p>\n This is one substitute I think actually tastes better than the original! A friend made these for her husband and he even didn\u2019t realize it was cauliflower. Veggies for the win! If it\u2019s your first time transforming cauliflower into a \u201cpotato\u201d side dish,\u201d adding cheese and extra flavor turns them into something delicious.<\/p>\n Most kids won\u2019t flinch at the difference, and you can rest happy knowing you are squeezing in extra nutrients. Top with melted cheese and even the most adamant veggie haters<\/a> will give it a try. It also tastes delicious served with this Marry Me Chicken dish.<\/a> Incidentally, we love to use cauliflower to make Paleo \u201crice\u201d<\/a> too.<\/p>\n With regular mashed potatoes you can use a food processor or potato masher. Since cauliflower isn\u2019t starchy it needs blended for a creamier texture.<\/p>\n Most of the time I use garlic powder to season my cauliflower potatoes. You can also use fresh, minced garlic cloves. To really ramp up the flavor try roasted garlic instead! Or simply saute chopped garlic in olive oil over low heat until fragrant.<\/p>\n For creaminess, I add Parmesan cheese and cream cheese or sour cream. Greek yogurt also works and gives it a nice tang and a little protein.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to make cauliflower mashed potatoes that are truly guest (and kid) worthy:<\/p>\n \tWhy Eat Cauliflower \u201cPotatoes\u201d Instead?<\/h2>\n
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How to Make the Best Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (Kids Will Eat!)<\/h2>\n
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