Continuing this series of shaking up my usual sides with recipes that are just as easy but will impress everyone. Sticking with potatoes again this time, I thought I'd give another take on a family favorite, the mashed potato.
I am not a big fan of mashed potatoes. They aren't gross; I just prefer my taters in a different form, preferably fried or roasted. But the mister, my stepdaughter and little Z are HUGE fans, so I had to try and sneak a little veggie in there... Full disclosure, O knew something was up but he is the pickiest of my eaters in the veggie department, so give them a try and report back!
Ingredients
Head of cauliflower (trim the stems off)
6 yukon potatoes (organic ones from stoppy are pretty great during the winter)
1 package of organic andouie sausage (turkey or chicken for us)
1 tbsp of olive oil for the pan
course salt and fresh ground black pepper
2 - 3 tbsp of unsalted butter
1 tbsp of milk
Recipe
Brown the sausage on both sides medium heat in a heavy pot. About 7 - 10 minutes.
Wash and cut the potatoes in 4.
Add potatoes and cover for 10 - 15 minutes. Stir everything up every few minutes so it doesn't burn. (all depends on the size of the potatoes)
You want to be able to put a fork in the potatoes but not to easily)
Add cauliflower and finish cooking. 12 - 15 minutes.
Uncover and let cook for 5 minutes.
Remove sausage and set aside for an appetizer or another meal.
Add potatoes, cauliflower, butter, milk, salt and pepper to a blender.
Blend to desired texture.
I reheated them hours after making them in the microwave and they tasted just as great, so it will be one of the sides I make ahead when we host on Thursday! I had been hoping to share a few other recipes before the holiday but it didn't happen, so I am thinking it may be a series I continue… Especially since I am trying to keep myself out of the same ol’ same ol’ rut. Any sides you make on a regular that you can recommend? Or that you'd like me to remix a bit? Please share!
Hope you all have a short week ahead with plans to spend some quality time with those you love because that is what it's about my friends. Trying to remind myself that!!
xo
Natalie
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