Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 8 cups cauliflower florets (about 2-1/2 lbs fresh or two 16-ounce bags frozen)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
  • 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

Instruction

  • Place the water and salt in a large pot fitted with a steamer rack. Bring to a boil, add the cauliflower florets, cover and steam until they are very tender when pierced with a knife, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously butter a medium-sized oven-proof baking dish.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl and add the blue cheese, cream cheese, and mayonnaise.
  • Mash together roughly with a fork, then purée with a hand-held blender until the mixture reaches the desired consistency (we like to leave it a little chunky). You can also use a food processor or conventional blender if you prefer.
  • Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper and garlic powder, then transfer to the prepared baking dish (dish can be made ahead to this point).
  • Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then serve with crackers or thin slices of toasted baguette.