If you're wanting a side dish with no carbs but are craving loaded potatoes, you need to try this recipe. It's flavorful, delicious and quick and easy to prepare.
2 lb. cauliflower florets
8 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 oz. block cream cheese, softened
4 T. heavy cream
2 bunches green onions, sliced (about 1 1/2 c.)
6 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 clove garlic, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
While cauliflower is steaming, cream together 6 oz. shredded Cheddar, 6 oz. Monterey Jack, cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir in sliced green onions, chopped bacon, and garlic; set aside.
Drain steamed cauliflower; add to cheese mixture; stir; season to taste. If wanting a finer texture, mash a few times with a potato masher.
Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole. Sprinkle on remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Cover casserole dish with foil. Bake 25 minutes; remove foil; continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.
6-8 servings.