Loaded Cauliflower Mash

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 15 minServes 4

Cauliflower whipped with butter, cream and cheese until it eats like mashed potatoes — then loaded with bacon and chives.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded cheddar
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
½ tsp garlic powder
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

Steam the cauliflower 10-12 minutes, until very tender. Drain well.
Return to the pot with the butter, cream cheese and cream.
Mash with a potato masher, then whip with a spoon until thick and smooth.
Stir in the cheddar, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Spoon into a serving bowl and top with bacon and chives.
Serve hot, with extra butter if you like.

Serve with: Serve beside any roast or grilled meat.

Steam, don't boil, the cauliflower — less water means a thicker mash.

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