Mashed Cauliflower Bake

Name: Mashed Cauliflower Bake
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped; 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl.
3

Mash cauliflower with cream cheese until smooth; stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spoon mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.