Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

This is such an easy side dish and a great way to trick the kids into eating vegetables. The cauliflower flavor is somewhat masked by the flavors of the cheese and sour cream; you can also add a few potatoes to try and hide the flavor even more. 

Tips:

Cut the right cheese - some cheeses may not work so well because they have the wrong flavors or because they don't melt well. Use a cheese that you might use in a sauce or fondue:

  Asiago                Cheddar                    Grated Parmesan                Monterey Jack       Muenster               Gruyere                             Havarti                            Gouda              Fontina              Emmentaler                  Brie (without rind)

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes 

Servings: 3 cups

1 head of cauliflower
1 cup shredded cheese (see above)
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 Tablespoons sour cream


Directions:

1) Fill a large but with two inches of water. Bring the water to a boil.

2) Add the whole head of cauliflower (leaves too) to the pot and cover.

3) Cook the cauliflower for 15-20 minutes or until the florets are tender.

4) Remove the cauliflower from the pot and transfer to a large bowl. 

5) Allow the cauliflower to cool for a few minutes and then remove the leaves and core (it should fall off pretty easily).

6) Mash cauliflower with a for, potato masher, or electric mixer until almost smooth.

7) While the cauliflower is still warm, stir in the cheese until it begins to melt. 

8) Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder and sour cream. 

9) Serve warm and top with shredded cheese (if desired).