"Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Contributed By: khinny
George Stella

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

1 Medium head cauliflower
1 t Cream cheese, softened
1/4 c Greated parmesan
1/2 t Minced garlic
1/8 t Straight chicken base or boullion (may substitute 1/2 t salt)
1/8 t Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 t Chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnich
3 t Unsalted butter

Preparation

Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.

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.

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.

Garnish with chives, and seve hot with pats of butter.

Cook's Notes

Try roasting the garlic and adding a litle fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.

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Recipe Comments

Commented by: mappelt

This receipe didn't specify tablespoon or teaspoon, so I thought this might help. 1 medium head cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat. 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. 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. Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter. Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste. Chef: George Stella Next Recipe Similar Recipe Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole