I don’t know about you, but I simply could not imagine Thanksgiving day without all of the wonderful side dishes! Don’t get me wrong, the turkey is definitely the star of the show, but it simply wouldn’t be a ‘feast’ without all the wonderful co-stars! Mashed potatoes are a classic side to serve with Thanksgiving dinner, however, what if I told you that you could whip up a much lighter and healthier version of these spuds without loosing any of the rich and creamy taste? It’s possible, with the help of 2 special ingredients…Cauliflower and Butternut Squash! If you’ve never tried mashed cauliflower, I can tell you that you are missing out!
I’ve been making mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes for years, and no one ever knows the difference! I decided to add butternut squash to my traditional dish, and it was the perfect blend of 2 classic dishes! You can even dress up these Mashed “Potatoes” for the big occasion with some grated parmesan or light melted butter if you please!
To get the pretty swirl, I scooped each puree in a ziplock bag, trimmed off the tip, and squeezed the mixture in a bowl while swirling upward!
29 Comments
Allison said:
Katie! I love this! You continue to impress me with each new recipe you create. Thanks for sharing.
katie @KatieDid said:
fabulous recipe I’ve been meaning to try the mashed cauliflower for so long now, I think it’s a must make for me for the holidays. I won’t be around for Thanksgiving but Christmas calls for mashed potatoes too! And gorgeous close ups of the dish too!
Kelly said:
Yum, that sounds really good!I added it to my list of recipes to make:)
Liz @ iheartvegetables said:
Yummm that looks amazing!
Rach said:
Oh girl, you always make the most delicious looking food!
Katrina said:
This is awesome. That swirl is making me swoon!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope said:
I tried mashed cauliflower for the first time last month and I instantly fell in love. This recipe looks amazing! I love the butternut squash swirl. I’m definitely saving this recipe :)
Anna @ Food Fitness Frolicking said:
This looks delicious! I love cauliflower in place of potatoes! It’s SO good!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness said:
Another delicious recipe!!!
Editorial Team | Healthy Aperture said:
Looks so delicious!
Heidi @ Food Doodles said:
I love this! I love making cauliflower mashed potatoes and adding squash is just genius. I can’t wait to try this, especially with the parmesan cheese – yum!
Lauren @ hey, who cut the cheese? said:
What an awesome recipe. I love butternut squash and cauliflower on their own, so I can imagine that they’d be great together. And you’re right about mashed cauliflower; it’s soo good!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life said:
Ooh mashed potatoes are my FAVOURITE comfort food! Never thought of adding the butternut squash swirl though – genius! Thanksgiving has already been and gone for us up here in Canada but I’m having people over for Christmas dinner this year and cooking up a vegetarian feast, so I’ve been looking for recipes to serve! I have to “Pin” this!
angela@spinachtiger said:
This is a glorious idea. It would be great too with a piece of fish.
Diane said:
That looks so good….how do you cook the veggies in the crock pot?
Jeanne said:
I always mash cauliflower but now I can’t wait to misx it with the butternut squash. Thanks Katie for such a delicious recipe!
arlene said:
cauli/squash
Laurie said:
Am I missing something? It calls for 1 cup of milk and in both the cauliflower blending and the squash blending it calls for 2 Tbs. in each to blend. What do I do with the remaining milk?
Dashing Dish said:
oh my! you are right laurie! that was a mistake!
Katy L said:
Thank you so much for this recipe! I have been looking for grain and high glycemic carb substitutes for meals! When you put the squash and cauliflower in the crock pot, what do you set the crock pot to and for how long? Thanks again!
Katie Farrell said:
jen your the sweetest! :)
Katie Farrell said:
thanks jen! your so sweet! :)
Katie Farrell said:
thanks ana! :)
Katie Farrell said:
i agree lauren! too many people are ‘scared’ to try it…but honestly it is sooooo close to mashed potatoes! :)
Katie Farrell said:
oh yes…heidi…the parm makes it! :)
Katie Farrell said:
yes! :) that is certainly one way of cooking them! :)
Katie Farrell said:
oh i see… sorry diane, i misunderstood that! :) you just put the whole cauliflower or squash in the crock pot, and turn it on! :) that simple! Then you skin/cut the squash and it will be cooked inside…and the cauliflower should be soft enough to mash! :)