Loaded Cauliflower Mash

This mashed cauliflower recipe is a great mashed potato substitute! Your family will never know the difference!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword chessy cauliflower mash, loaded cauliflower mash

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 342kcal

Add the cauliflower to a large pot and cover with water. Add a dash of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the cauliflower is fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. Mash the cauliflower until smooth.
1 head cauliflower
While you wait for the cauliflower, fry the bacon in a skillet until very crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to cool.
3 slices bacon
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cauliflower mash with the butter, sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Then fold in the shredded white cheddar cheese by hand.
3 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoon sour cream, 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream or half and half, 2 teaspoon granulated garlic, salt & pepper to taste, 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
Whip until blended. Stream in the heavy cream, to achieve desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fold in ⅔ of the bacon and then transfer to a serving dish. Top with remaining bacon and parsley or chives. Serve hot.
parsley or chives for garnish