MASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN

Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan image

I couldn't shake my mashed potato habit-until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own, and my family loves it. -Meredith Howard, Franklin, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water and cauliflower in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until cauliflower is soft, 10-12 minutes. Drain., Mash cauliflower to desired consistency. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, cream, butter and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and, if desired, parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.