"mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 1 set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.
• 4 garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.
• 5 hint: try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.