Perhaps you have heard of cauliflower mashed potatoes, and maybe you're interested in giving them a try. They are a terrific alternative to ordinary mashed potatoes as cauliflower, which is very low in calories, substitutes some of the potatoes in this dish. Using part cauliflower and part potatoes allows the dish to still have the same consistency, flavor, and texture as regular mashed potatoes but with fewer calories.

Afterall, keep in mind that one cup of cooked potatoes contains about 135 calories, while a cup of cooked cauliflower contains only around 25 calories. The calorie savings are obvious!

To make these easy cauliflower mashed potatoes, you will first gather together the ingredients. For this recipe you will need:

2 pounds russet potoates, peeled and cubed

2 cups cauliflower florets

1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper