Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

Name: Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

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

Directions

1. Place 1 in. of water and the cauliflower in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until cauliflower is soft, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
2. 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

2/3 cup: 154 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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