Loaded Mashed Cauliflower

 

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium head cauliflower (1 lb. when trimmed)
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place the butter, garlic, kosher salt and black pepper in your food processor bowl.
3. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
4. Trim the cauliflower and cut it into chunks. Place the chunks in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave on high until very tender, about 10 minutes. The bowl will be hot - careful when removing it from the microwave. Drain and transfer the cooked cauliflower to the food processor.
5. Process the cauliflower on high speed until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping once to scrape the sides with a spatula.
6. Transfer the cauliflower puree to a small 1-quart casserole dish. Top with the shredded cheddar and the crumbled bacon. Bake just until the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.

Link to original recipe website https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/loaded-mashed-cauliflower/