Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium head cauliflower ((1 lb. when trimmed))
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley ( for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the butter, garlic, kosher salt and black pepper in your food processor bowl.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
  • Trim the cauliflower and cut it into chunks. Place the chunks in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high until very tender, about 10 minutes. The bowl will be hot - careful when removing it from the microwave. Drain and transfer the cooked cauliflower to the food processor.
  • Process the cauliflower on high speed until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping once to scrape the sides with a spatula.
  • Transfer the cauliflower puree to a small 1-quart casserole dish. Top with the shredded cheddar and the crumbled bacon. Bake just until the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.