Steakhouse-Style Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  25 mins
Total time:  35 mins
Yield: 2 servings
 
Steakhouse-Style Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Mash is a lower-carb alternative to steakhouse-style loaded mashed potatoes. It’s rich and creamy, and perfect paired with steak or chicken.
Ingredients
½ lb (230 g) cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 slices turkey bacon, diced (I used Applegate Natural Uncured Turkey Bacon)
2 oz (60 g) cream cheese
2 tablespoons half & half (or heavy cream)
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 oz (60 g) cheddar, shredded (divided)
1 scallion, green and white parts, thinly sliced

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F; get out a 12-oz gratin dish.
Add the cauliflower to a medium saucepan and cold water to cover. Cover the saucepan, bring to a boil, and then turn the heat down to simmer until the cauliflower is soft but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, crisp the bacon. Add the butter to a small to medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Add the cauliflower, cream cheese, half & half, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir in ¾ of the bacon and ½ of the cheddar. Spoon the mixture into the gratin dish.
Sprinkle the remaining ¼ of the bacon and ½ of the cheddar on top and bake until warm and bubbling, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle the scallion on top and serve.

Notes
Make-Ahead: Complete steps 1 through 4; store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days before sprinkling the remaining bacon and cheese on top and baking.

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