Mashed Cauliflower

I've been pretty busy recently, but I wanted to share a fun and healthy recipe with you guys. I first found a similar recipe a few years ago on the South Beach Diet and it's great! In the SB cookbook, they call it "Surprise Mashed Potatoes," as it is a really good and perfectly healthy substitute for mashed potatoes!  So, if you're looking for a way to reduce the carbs in a meal but you still want to feel like you're eating your delicious 'mashed potatoes,' try these!

 Cheesy, Mashed Cauliflower 

- 1 head of cauliflower, chopped

- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

- 2 tbs butter or butter substitute

- 2 oz fat free cream cheese or neufchatel

- 1/2-1 tsp garlic powder

- salt and pepper to taste

- turkey bacon bits, for garnish

 Boil the cauliflower for about 10 minutes until fork tender. Drain in a colander then place in a food processor. Process until you reach a smooth consistency.  If you don't have a food processor you can use an immersion blender or break the cauliflower up with a hand mixer on high.

 Stir in the butter, cream cheese and shredded cheddar over low heat. Add garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.  Garnish with a sprinkle of cheese and turkey bacon bits, serve immediately.
Serves 4-6

 source: modified from South Beach Diet Recipe