Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash

Creamy and delicious; you won’t believe it’s cauliflower.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  medium head cauliflower
• 4  tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chopped chives or 1⁄2 teaspoon green onion
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 cup asiago cheese
• 4  tablespoons basil pesto (optional)

Directions

1. Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
2. Clean and cut the cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Drain the cauliflower well; do not let cool and pat it very dry between several layers of paper towels.
4. In the bowl, mash the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, asiago, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until almost smooth.
5. Mix in chives and pesto, if desired, and serve.