Better Mashed Potatoes

Name: Better Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: black pepper 0.50 tsp; salt 1.00 tsp; butter 2.00 tsp unsalted butter; olive oil 1.00 tbsp; Parmesan cheese 2.00 tbsp grated; low-fat buttermilk 0.33 cup; head cauliflower 1.00 separated into small florets; discard core and stem; garlic 5.00 clove peeled and left whole; russet or baking potatoes 7.00 oz peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

The potato is the star of this comfort-food side dish, but a nonstarchy vegetable plays a surprising supporting role. The result is light and luscious. Smart Swaps: The original mashed potato recipe (serving size: 1/2 cup) had 130 calories, 8 g fat (4.7 g sat. fat, 0.3 g trans fat), 15 g carbohydrate, and 770 mg sodium. *Mashing options: Put the mixture through a ricer or a food processor for a smooth mash. Mash with a potato masher for a coarse mash. Veggie Helper: Cauliflower, which has less starch than potato, helps cut in half the carbohydrate grams in this dish. Less Fat: Fat-free buttermilk adds richness without the fat calories of the butter and whole milk in the original recipe. More Flavor: I used less salt overall but swapped in a small amount of Parmesan for a flavor boost.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:01:08 GMT