Truffled Potato and Cauliflower Mash
Seasoned with truffle oil and roasted garlic, this potato and cauliflower mash is creamy and decadent. Plus, it's lower in carbs and fat than traditional mashed potatoes. Special enough for Thanksgiving, but easy enough to make for a midweek meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound head cauliflower
- 5½ tablespoons olive oil divided
- 5 garlic cloves skin on
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into evenly sized chunks * see note 1
- 2 sprigs of thyme leaves removed
- ½ teaspoon truffle oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390° F (200° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the cauliflower and chop into small florets. Transfer to a bowl and toss with two tablespoons of olive oil. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- At the 10 minute mark add the garlic cloves (skin on) to the baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and carry on roasting for the remaining 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a bit of salt and boil the potatoes for about 25 minutes. They should be fork tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Squeeze the garlic cloves out out of their skin. Add the roasted cauliflower and garlic to a food processor with 1½ tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the potato cooking water and the thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
- Return the potatoes to the pan. Over very low heat, steam them for two minutes to remove any excess water. Give the pan a few shakes to prevent them sticking to the pan and burning.
- Using a potato ricer or a masher, mash the potatoes with two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the reserved starchy potato water 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency you like. *See note 2
- Fold the cauliflower and garlic puree into the mashed potatoes. Adjust seasonings and serve.
Notes
- I recommend using Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, or a combination of the two.
- You may not need to use the cooking liquid. Add it 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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