Ingredients

• 6 cups cauliflower 
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

Preparation

1. Cut the cauliflower into pieces and rinse with water.
2. Place the cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe dish, cover and cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
3. Drain off moisture from the cooked cauliflower.
4. Carefully place the hot cauliflower in a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Add the cream cheese, garlic and pepper. Blend to combine ingredients.
6. Remove mixture from the blender and serve hot.

Helpful hints

• One medium head cauliflower yields 6 cups.
• Garlic powder may be substituted for the minced garlic.
• Since cauliflower is bland like potatoes, this recipe tastes similar to mashed potatoes. The potassium content is 100 mg lower per serving.
• To reduce fat content, use light cream cheese. Protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus content will be slightly higher.