Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

  1. Set a steamer basket in a 6 qt. pot and add water to just below basket. Bring to a boil. Add cauliflower; steam, covered, until very tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

  3. Working in batches as needed, process cauliflower in a food processor until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape sides of bowl as needed. Add garlic, cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper; process until combined. Garnish with chives.

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