The most delicious low carb, gluten-free, potato-like casserole that you will ever try! Ready for the secret ingredient?....

It's cauliflower!!! Yes, that boring looking vegetable in the produce isle that you usually pass by. Before I ever begun my low carb journey about 10 years ago, I only knew of cauliflower as a side veggie dish, most often steamed and kinda mushy. Well, that all changed when I discovered how versatile this vegetable really is. Switching over to a low carb way of eating, (I despise the word "diet"), I had to find new and CREATIVE ways of making my past favorites, which included creamy mashed potatoes. (I'm a Ukrainian, so you know that potatoes are a staple). Now, before you may think of how much you will not like this recipe, just give it a try. You might just change your mind. 


INGREDIENTS
 
A head of cauliflower (coarsely chopped)
4oz of cream cheese (full fat)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3-4 TBSP of butter
Splash of cream
Bacon bits
Garlic salt & pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

Bring (salted) water to a boil. Add chopped cauliflower, cover, and boil until tender (takes about 8-10 minutes or so).  Drain well. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

Mash cauliflower (I usually use a mixer) with cream cheese, cream, and butter until smooth; should be somewhat of a mashed potatoes consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, a dash of garlic salt, and black pepper. Spoon mixture into a casserole dish; top with Cheddar cheese. 

You can bake it but I prefer to broil it under the broiler for about 8-10 minutes for the top to get golden and crispy. Garnish with green onions. 

and then, this happened!! Every time....

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you all would like to see more of these types of blogs (low carb and gluten free), let me know. There is so much more I'd love to share with you all!!! Until next time....