If you told me I could never eat mashed potatoes again, I’d be OK with that.  Actually, that’s a lie.  I loved mashed potatoes.  Having said that, these mock garlic mashed potatoes made with cauliflower are a pretty great substitution.  If you want to fool your kids into eating cauliflower – try these!

My cousin made these for my husband and me when we were over for dinner one night. I’m not sure where she got the recipe; I’d site the source if I knew what it was.  If you’re cooking for more than two adults and two kids, I’d double this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 tbsp cream cheese
• 1/4 c parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 2 tsp chicken broth
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chives, chopped
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Preparation

• Rinse cauliflower and cut into small pieces.  Cook in boiling water until tender.  Drain well and pat dry.  Do not let them cool.
• While the cauliflower is boiling, puree the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, broth, and pepper in a food processor.
• Add the cauliflower to the mix in the food processor.  Whip everything together.
• Serve with the chives as garnish and butter on the side.  I’ve been known to add sour cream or a bit more cream cheese.  🙂

Try this for a side dish at Christmas!