- prep: 1 hr
- cook: 2 hr
- total: 3 hr
Summary
We love mashed potatoes in every way possible, but we're extremely partial to this incarnation paired with cauliflower. Since cheese is a natural with both potatoes and cauliflower, incorporating a little Fontina and parmesan into the purée adds a nutty goodness, without overpowering it with richness. Editor's Note: This recipe is part of our Gourmet Modern Menu for Thanksgiving for 2 or 20. Menu also includes: Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey with Gravy (whole turkey or breast ); Roasted Butternut Squash Ribbons with Arugula, Pancetta, and Hazelnut Salad; Cabernet-Cranberry Sauce with Figs; Challah, Sausage, and Dried Cherry Stuffing; and for dessert, Apple Crostata with Spiced Caramel Sauce .
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided
- 4 ounces coarsely grated Italian Fontina or Gruyère (about 1 cup packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) head cauliflower, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, including stems and core
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 3/4 to 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
Instructions
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Nutrition

- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 286 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 17 g 26.61%
- Saturated Fat: 11 g 53.99%
- Trans Fat: 0 g %
- Cholesterol: 49 mg 16.21%
- Sodium: 113 mg 4.72%
- Calcium: 170 mg 17.02%
- Potassium: 59 mg 1.68%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 0 mg 1.64%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 29 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0.08%
- Sugar: 29 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Vitamin A 10.54%
- Vitamin C 0%
- Vitamin D 0.85%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Exchange - Fat3
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs2
- Exchange - Starch0
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat0
- Exchange - Alcohol0
- MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq