When I saw a picture for a loaded baked potato soup on Pinterest, I knew that I wanted to get to work on a healthy version of something similar. Instead of a soup, I decided to do something with more of a mashed potato ‘creamy’ texture, which just screams comfort food to me! I love using cauliflower anywhere that you use would use white potatoes in a recipe for a few reasons. First of all, they have very similar textures and taste once mashed and pureed. Second, cauliflower is low in simple carbohydrates and high in fiber, which will keep you feeling full and satisfied for much longer than the simple carbohydrates that are found in a white potato. I hope you enjoy this purely ‘comforting’ dish as much as my family and I do and that you find it an awesome way to get your veggies!
This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies! Often times I don't tell my husband (who eats like a 2 year old) that I'm feeding him something healthy, which is half the battle. After he raves about how good the 'mashed potato bake' was, I just smile to myself, and respond, "I'm so glad you did!"
19 Comments
Elise said:
This looks AMAZING! I love how ‘clean’ it is! Thank you for all of the effort you put into making wonderful recipes :D
Amber said:
I just love you and your inventions. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. :)
Antje said:
I made this recipe last night, right after I saw it. I love cauliflower, and added some parsnip to it and one potato, for consistency. I left the cheese out, and it was still delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Dashing Dish said:
Yum! Thanks for sharing Antje! :)
Vashon Rannow said:
Hey I don’t use microwaves. What do you suggest for boiling the cauliflower?
Dashing Dish said:
You could just steam it on the stove
Crystal said:
This is one of my favorites to bake for lunch. I sometimes make a bunch up to the bake stage, and then freeze them so I can just toss it in the oven for lunch,.
Bryahn said:
This was so good! I used fat free cheddar and turkey bacon :D YUMMO!
Laura said:
Made these last night and they were so good. My husband didn’t believe me that it was cauliflower and not potatoes.
Josianne said:
I made this last night and it was an absolute hit. I made it with fat free cheddar cheese and turkey bacon, it was just as good. Yum!
Gloria Marson said:
This might be a silly question, but would a blender suffice in place of a food processor?
Dashing Dish said:
sure would!
Kate said:
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try. One question, have you ever used frozen cauliflower?
Dashing Dish said:
yes! it may be a bit too watery, but if you cook the water out it would work out!
Connie said:
About how many would this serve?
Dashing Dish said:
this makes 6 1/2 cup servings
Dana Jenkins said:
Katie would this dish be a good transport dish. We are having a reunion and I wanted to take something different and healthy but we will have no way to reheat. Have about an hour drive. What do you think? I am also taking your pumpkin trifle. Still thanking God for you and your recipes.
Dashing Dish said:
should be good over an hour drive! :) just may need to reheat if anything :)
Jodi Graham said:
We are “low-carb” at my house and frequently make mashed cauliflower. Looking forward to trying out some of your recipes.