* BEST DAMN CAULI MASH *<\/p>\n

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1\u00bd pounds), cut into large chunks
\n2 teaspoons water
\n4 ounces cream cheese (\u00bd cup), room temperature
\n2 tablespoons heavy cream
\n2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for serving if desired
\n1\u00bc teaspoons fine sea salt
\nChopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Place the cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for about 5 minutes, until the cauliflower is just fork-tender.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower to a blender or food processor, being very careful not to transfer any water. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until all the florets have been chopped into tiny pieces, then puree until smooth and thick, similar to mashed potatoes. The longer you puree it, the more velvety it will become.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Spoon the mashed cauli into a serving bowl and top with additional butter if desired.<\/p>\n

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired<\/p>\n

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This is amazing all on its own or paired with anything you’d normally serve with mashed potatoes. I especially love it with Chicken Paprikash<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Also fantastic when smoothed into a casserole dish, topped with cheese and baked for 20 min at 350 then sprinkled with bacon and green onions!<\/p>\n

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Bonus points if you serve it with BBQ Bacon Meatloaf<\/a>!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nThe name says it all – it’s the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[8,10,12],"tags":[54,67,71,110,111,145,195,262,366,472],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n