Cheesy Loaded Mashed Cauliflower

Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD

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Servings 6

Ingredients

2 medium heads cauliflower 5-6” diameter
½ cup 2% plain greek yogurt OR reduced fat sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
2-3 tablespoons sliced green onions green parts only
4 oz 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese shredded & divided in half

Instructions

Steam cauliflower until very tender. Once cooked, add cauliflower, butter, salt, and pepper to food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in greek yogurt (or sour cream), 1/2 of cheese and 1-2 tablespoon of green onion.
Preheat broiler. Grease a 9x9 baking dish (I use a Misto). Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese and green onion. Broil for 5-8 minutes or until top is bubbly and lightly brown. Serve warm.

Notes

A food processor, while not absolutely necessary, is the best way to get smooth, creamy and 'dreamy' mashed cauliflower!! An immersion blender or potato masher can be used, but will produce a lumpy final product.

Any type of butter spread can be used in place of butter. However, note that the sodium (and saturated fat) may change depending on what substitute you use.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 149; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 5g; Cholesterol 22mg; Sodium 385mg; Carbohydrate 11g; Fiber 5g; Sugar 5g; Protein 11g