Mashed Cauliflower Bake

Directions

Ingredients :

1 head cauliflower

coarsely chopped

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon garlic powder

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

or as needed

Methods :

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

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.

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.

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