Loaded “Mashed” Cauliflower

Ingredients:

1 Head of Cauliflower (medium - large)
1/3 C Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche
1/4 C Butter, Melted
3/4 t Sea Salt
1/8 t Black Pepper
1/4-1/2 t Garlic Powder
2 t Dried Chives
6 Pieces Bacon, cooked and cut into pieces
3/4 C Shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut cauliflower  into pieces and pulse in a food processor until resembling mashed potatoes (or desired texture). It may require doing it in two batches depending on the size of your food processor.

Spoon cauliflower mash into a large bowl. Stir in sour cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chives and about half the shredded cheese.

Grease an 8x8-inch casserole dish and scoop in cauliflower mixture. Spread evently. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted. If bacon begins to get too brown, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil.

Yield: 6 Servings

* Adapted from https://www.skinnytaste.com/loaded-cauliflower-mash-bake/