MASHED CAULIFLOWER BAKE

Mashed Cauliflower Bake image

Cauliflower and cheese combine to make a creamy side dish. The possibilities with seasonings are endless.

Provided by AMiller

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Mashed

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl.
Mash cauliflower with cream cheese until smooth; stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spoon mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g