cheesy smashed cauliflower

Name: Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## ROASTED GARLIC PUREE; 1 cup(s) olive oil; 14 clove(s) garlic; ## CHEESY SMASHED CAULIFLOWER; 2 large heads cauliflower, cored and broken into florets; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese; 1 1/4 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz. cheese); 2 teaspoon(s) roasted garlic puree; 1/4 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground white pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) unsalted butter

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Raven Higheagle

Prescott, AZ

Updated on Jun 13, 2014

Tupelo Honey Café serves this instead of mashed potatoes. My Dad who says he is allergic to all vegetables, ate the cauliflower because he thought it was mashed potatoes. It was hilarious, to tell Dad that he had just eaten cauliflower, you should have seen the look on his face! He was hooked and asked me to get the recipe. The texture of this is a little chunky, a little funky, and really tasty. Source: Tupelo Honey Cafe's website http://www.tupelohoneycafe.com/cheesy-smashed-cauliflower

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Steam

yield Serves 8 to 10

Ingredients

ROASTED GARLIC PUREE
1 cup olive oil
14 cloves garlic
CHEESY SMASHED CAULIFLOWER
2 large heads cauliflower, cored and broken into florets
4 ounces cream cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz. cheese)
2 teaspoons roasted garlic puree
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

How To Make cheesy smashed cauliflower

Step 1

For the Roasted Garlic Puree: Simmer 14 garlic cloves over medium heat in 1 cup olive oil in a saucepan for about 20 minutes, or until the garlic turns golden brown.

Step 2

Strain the oil, reserving the garlic, and use the oil for sautés, salad dressings, and marinades.
Step 3

Puree the garlic cloves in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste.
Step 4

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Place oil in a mason jar and refrigerate.
Step 5

For the Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower: Steam the cauliflower for 10 to 12 minutes, until just tender.
Step 6

Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork.
Step 7

In another large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic puree, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and butter.
Step 8

Pour the hot mashed cauliflower on top of the cheese mixture and combine, using a large spoon, until the cheeses are thoroughly melted.
Step 9

Serve immediately.
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