Cauliflower Mashed 'Potatoes'
with Parmesan

Yields: 6-8 servings       Prep: 50 min

Ingredients

• 1 head medium cauliflower (about 2 lb), chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Garnish: fresh chives

Directions

1. Fill a large Dutch oven with water to depth of 1/4 inch. Arrange cauliflower in Dutch oven. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat 7 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.


2. Process cauliflower, sour cream, salt and pepper in a food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chives. Place in a bowl.


3. If desired, microwave mixture at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring at 1-minute intervals.


4. Cook butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until butter begins to turn golden brown. Remove from heat, and immediately drizzle butter over cauliflower mixture. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.