FAUX-TATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Faux-Tatoes/Cauliflower image

Provided by Big Mike2

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chives, for garnish (chopped fresh or dried)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces.
Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done.
Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 151.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.7