Lower Carb, Mashed, Garlic Potato

Submitted by Marsha H.

"I LOVE mashed potatoes so had to find a way to help with my "addiction""

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 large baking potato
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic
• 1⁄8 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt) or 1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 green onions, with greens
• 1 tablespoon butter (or butter buds)
• 1⁄4 cup Cremora
• low-fat milk, if needed to make desired consistency
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chives
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits

directions

1. Clean cauliflower.
2. Steam or microwave cauliflower until well done.
3. Peel and boil potatoes.
4. In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower, potato, with the cream cheese, garlic, chicken base, onion and pepper, onions and butter until smooth.
5. Add milk as needed.
6. Garnish with chives,bacon bits and serve hot with butter or butter substitute.
7. Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.