Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic (* minced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (* shredded, divided)
  • 4 slices bacon (* cooked, crumbled, divided)
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • parsley, green onions, or chives (* optional garnish)

Instruction

  • Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap leaving just one edge slightly open to vent.
  • Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Be careful, the bowl will be hot.
  • Transfer the cauliflower from the bowl with a slotted spoon, straining out as much water as possible, and place it in a food processor fitted with a blade.
  • Add the salt, pepper, garlic, butter, and 1 tablespoon of the heavy whipping cream to the food processor.
  • Process until smooth, adding more heavy cream very slowly, until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Remove the blade and stir in half of the cheddar cheese and bacon.
  • Transfer the loaded cauliflower mash to a casserole dish (or 4 individual baking dishes) and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
  • Turn on the broiler and place the cauliflower in the oven about 3-4 inches from the broiler for about 2 minutes, watching very closely, until the cheese is just melted and hot.
  • Top each serving with a tablespoon of sour cream and garnish with minced parsley, sliced green onions, or chives, if desired.