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  3. Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Fauxtatoes

Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Fauxtatoes

By Judy KimPublished: Dec 15, 2016
Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Fauxtatoes Horizontal
Judy Kim
Yields:
6
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
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No potatoes were harmed in the making of this side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large head caulifower cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pats and chilled
  • 1 cup Cheddar
  • 2 Tbsp. Sliced scallions

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; set aside. Drain bacon fat leaving 2 to 3 tbsp in the pan. Discard excess.
    2. Step 2Add garlic, onion, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add wine and stock; simmer on low for 30 minutes.
    3. Step 3Meanwhile, prepare a baking dish set on top of a parchment lined sheet pan and set oven to broil setting.
    4. Step 4Transfer cauliflower mixture to a blender in batches and add heavy cream and Parmesan; blend until smooth. Pour cauliflower mash into the baking dish and fold in butter. Top with Cheddar and broil until cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Top with bacon and scallions. Serve immediately.
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