The Best Cauliflower Mash

5 from 2 votes

Cauliflower mashed, a delicious veggie substitute for mashed potatoes

Prep Time3

Cook Time20

Servings:

Steam Cauliflower: Roughly chop cauliflower into mostly similar sized chunks. In a large pot filled ¾ with water, add large pinch salt - like you are salting pasta water! Add the cauliflower pieces. Bring to boil. Stir occasionally. Boil cauliflower for 15-20 minutes until extremely fork tender. When in doubt, boil longer. We want the smoothest cauliflower ever.
Drain Cauliflower: Drain cauliflower with a colander. It doesn't have to be crazy dry, just get rid of most of the water. If using an immersion blender, add back to pot. If using a blender, add drained cauliflower to blender with sour cream & butter. Blend on high until completely creamy and not at all grainy. When in doubt, blend longer. Stir it up, blend again. We want it to be creamy.
Season: This is the second most important step aside from BLENDING blending blending. Add a pinch of salt, blend for 30 seconds & taste. If it is missing something, maybe add a little more salt or another tablespoon of sour cream until it tastes exactly how you want it. I find that an extra pinch of salt & pepper can make it perfect.
Serve with minced chives, parsley or any of your favorite things to add.