Description
Baked Garlic Cauliflower Mash with Cheese Crust is a delicious and wholesome side dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for about 10-12 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the cauliflower and return it to the pot.
- Add the minced garlic, cream cheese, milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the cauliflower mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed cauliflower into a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the cauliflower mash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley (if desired), and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese for a richer flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Try adding different herbs for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg