fauxtatoes UK /fəʊˈteɪtəʊz/US /foʊˈteɪtoʊz/ noun[plural only]1 •A dish of mashed cauliflower used as an alternative to potatoes by followers of a low-carbohydrate diet.Cauliflower Purée (a.k.a. "Fauxtatoes") This is a wonderful substitute for mashed potatoes with any dish that has a gravy or sauce. — 2010