I don't always have Romanesco broccoli. It's a cross between broccoli and cauliflower with flavors reminiscent of both. "Romanesco broccoli" is also kind of a misnomer because it's more closely related to cauliflower than broccoli. So, I'm going to call it a "green cauliflower" in this recipe. You can use any variety of broccoli or cauliflower for this, though! My local grocery store usually has some form of purple or orange cauliflower that would work as well. Although, for whatever reason, they never look good enough to splurge on! Today, the green cauliflowers not only looked good, but were also on sale. I also want to say that they were organic. But I already threw away the package that they came in because large produce really doesn't need to be bagged like that! So, it's a good solid maybe. Either way, today I've ended up with Green Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes!
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Don't fill them this full. This was too full. It did spill over. Although it was super cute! So, maybe if you don't want to account for the potatoes expanding while cooking, just put a little tray under the baking dish so that the oils don't hit the bottom of your oven and cause it to smoke. Some people also line the bottom of their oven with foil to help spillover like this.
Variations of Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are far more versatile than they might sound at first. Known for being kind of a bland food most commonly found in French fries. Potatoes actually go with a wide range of flavor profiles and are a staple ingredient in a multitude of dishes. I make them for every holiday and never a plethora of egg bakes, pizzas, and pies.
These Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes consist of yukon gold potatoes, butter, green cauliflower, and cheddar cheese. I melted mine together in small batches to make a pseudo- eggless soufflé. You can also omit the
Peel and dice potatoes. They should be able an inch thick.
Place in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Boil for 10-15 minutes, or until tender. You should be able to stick a fork in them and have it break in two pieces. They're not quite cooked if the fork comes out cleanly. And they're overdone if it breaks apart completely, instead of just in half.
Drain and place back in the pot.
Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Mash with a potato masher until light and fluffy. Making sure to scrape the sides and stir occasionally.
Mix in cauliflower and cheddar cheese.
Bake Mashed Potatoes (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Add mashed potatoes and cover with cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown.
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