Mashed Cauliflower Bake

Substitute cauliflower for potatoes in this creamy mashed cauliflower bake that is a nice accompaniment to almost any main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.