No one loves Mashed Potatoes more than my son, my 5-year-old can scoop it out of the serving dish, directly into his mouth any time of day! But I like to mix things up, especially for the holidays when I’m always looking for ways to reinvent the classics we love. Here are three new versions to give a try, mashed Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Rutabaga. Let me know if you give them a try and which one is your favorite. And I’m always looking for recipes I can makeover so comment and tell me what I should make next!
PrintCauliflower Mash
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/3 stick of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place a pot of water on the stove, add ½ cup of water and place a steamer basket on top.
- Place the cauliflower florets on the steamer basket, cover with lid and steam for 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender (almost falling apart).
- Scoop the cauliflower into a colander and press as much liquid out as possible.
- Dump the water and steamer basket and replace the strained cauliflower into the pot.
- Add the butter and heavy cream and mash with a masher until smooth.
- Turn the heat on to low if you need help melting the butter.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
- Place in a bowl and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Keywords: cauliflower, mash
Rutabaga Mash
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 2 large rutabagas, peeled and cut into large cubes
- 1/3 stick of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- pat of butter for garnish
Instructions
- In an InstantPot, add a cup of water, then place the basket insert in the bottom, followed by the rutabaga.
- Place the top and seal. Set to steam for 10 minutes.
- Force the steam release valve after it finishes steaming.
- Scoop out the rutabaga and place in a pot set to low heat.
- Add the butter, heavy cream and salt and pepper and mash until smooth.
- Serve immediately in a bowl, topped with a pat of butter.
Keywords: rutabaga, mash
Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
- 1/3 stick of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 sprigs of fresh thyme (optional)
- chopped salted, roasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- In an InstantPot, place the rack on the bottom, then the water and place the sweet potatoes on top.
- Close and seal, then set to steam for 10 minutes.
- Once it finishes cooking, force the steam release valve.
- Remove the sweet potatoes and place in a pot, set to low heat.
- Add the butter and heavy cream, salt and pepper and thyme, if you’re using.
- Mash until smooth.
- Place into a bowl, garnish with chopped pecans and serve immediately.
Keywords: sweet potato, mash
