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Instant Pot Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Also known as a Mashed Cauliflower recipe, this is a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes made super quick and easy with an Instant Pot.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 190kcal
Author Dina-Marie

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup water

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
 more or less as desired
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Remove the florets from the stem of the cauliflower and break or cut into bite size pieces .
  • Place cauliflower florets on a trivet (some may fall through) inside the instant pot
 with the water.
  • Cover with the lid, set the toggle switch into the sealing position
  • Press "Manual" for 5 minutes.  


  • When cooking is done, natural release steam for 10 minutes, and then release the steam by putting the toggle switch into the “venting” position.

  • Remove the cauliflower into a bowl and add the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
  • Mash and mix with a potato masher, and for a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Cauliflower may be mashed with a potato masher or for a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender.
Variations:
  • Add 1 - 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Leave out the mayonnaise and double the sour cream
  • Add ½ cup cheese - try cheddar, Swiss, Asiago or your favorite
  • Like it spicy? Saute 2 cloves garlic and add to Instant Pot along with 2 teaspoon horseradish
  • Want to bulk it up? Saute 1 bunch kale or spinach with 1 cup mushroom (chopped) and add to finished mashed cauliflower.