Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Name: Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower; 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 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

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Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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

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{"0":"Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.","2":"Clean and cut the cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.","4":"Drain the cauliflower well; do not let cool and pat it very dry between several layers of paper towels.","6":"In the bowl of a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until almost smooth.","8":"Garnish with chives, if desired."}