Mashed Potatoes

I am a carb girl. If I could eat just bread, pasta, potatoes and rice, I would not so secretly love it. I guess I would miss fruits and veggies though. Anyway, one of my favorites is mashed potatoes. They are one of the ultimate comfort foods. I make them all the time. But I make them differently every time because I am an experimenter. That is also why I'm terrible at baking. Cooking you can add a bit less of this, a bit more of that, and be fine-baking, not so much. Anyway, I made some really awesome ones a couple nights ago, so if you feel like taking a risk, try them out! And since I never measure, all amounts are approximate!

Manda's Mashed Potatoes
8 smallish red potatoes, cut into 1" cubes (I think it was about 4 or so cups)
1/4 head cauliflower, cut into pieces (about 2")
3T butter
1 clove garlic, pressed
1-2T horseradish
1-2 wedges of laughing cow creamy swiss cheese
salt and pepper

Boil the potatoes and cauliflower until tender. I think it takes like 10-15 min or so. Just stick a fork in one, and if the potato breaks apart, then get em out! Then drain, and put them in a med bowl. Add the butter, garlic, horseradish, cheese, and salt and pepper, then blend with a hand mixer until creamy!

I swear you can't taste the cauliflower (if you make sure it's cooked all the way) and the horseradish gives it a tiny kick. Also, you could probably use whatever cheese your heart desires. I just happened to have the laughing cow. But smoked Gouda is also good, and I bet good old cheddar would be good too!
And that is why I love cooking.