Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Submitted by The Miserable Gourm

"Creamy and delicious! You won't miss the potato in this satisfying side dish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 slices bacon, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon green onion

directions

1. In a medium saucepan bring 4-6 cups water to a boil.
2. Roughly chop the cauliflower and cook in the boiling water until tender. About ten minutes.
3. Strain cauliflower and squeeze out as much water as possible. I pour the strained cauliflower onto a clean kitchen towel and twist to squeeze out any excess water.
4. In a food processor, add cauliflower, butter, cream, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
5. Pour cauliflower mash into casserole dish and top with cheddar and crumbled bacon. Cook in a 350° oven about ten minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with green onions on top.