Things are often not what they seem. Why have mashed cauliflower when you could have mashed potatoes? I don’t know if this means I’m calling Jamie a potato and Tom Christie a cauliflower. Either way, some butter, cream, bacon, and gouda make it taste amazing, even if we aren’t having the real thing. While I miss potatoes some days, mashed cauliflower is saving my life these days and helping me along my health journey.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of cauliflower florets
• 3 tablespoons of heavy cream
• 2 – 4 tablespoons of melted butter (olive oil works too, or even bacon grease from cooking your bacon)
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cloves of fresh garlic
• 4 slices of cooked bacon
• 1/3 cup shredded smoked gouda

Directions

1. Turn over to 400°. Line a 11×17 pan with parchment paper. Place cauliflower and garlic cloves on pan. Sprinkle with melted butter, salt, and pepper and mix well.
2. Cook for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is gently roasted.
3. Transfer to a food processor or blender.
4. Add cream, bacon, and smoked gouda.
5. Blend until smooth and creamy. Feel free to add a little extra cream or melted butter to get your desired texture.
6. Season with extra salt and pepper as needed.