VEGETABLE SIDE DISH: TWICE BAKED CAULIFLOWER(click here to print)

TWICE BAKED CAULIFLOWER

1/2 head cauliflower (6-7" diameter)
1 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp chopped chives
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp salted butter
2 Tbsp bacon bits
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup sour cream

Tips

* Squeeze moisture out of cauliflower with a kitchen towel or cheese cloth so that it's more the consistency of potatoes before mixing.

** Mix a little olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese. Spread on top and broil until golden brown

Directions

1. Cook cauliflower until tender (Microwave and cover with NO water added for approximately 6 minutes on high). *
2. Preheat oven to 400 F.
3. Process cauliflower until smooth with a food processor. Add sour cream, and butter and process until creamy and smooth.
4. Mix remaining ingredients together in a medium bowl.
5. Use cooking spray on a 4 quart baking dish 

6. Put mixture in your casserole
7. Bake for 15 minutes on middle rack and then **broil for a few minutes until top is golden brown.
8. Makes 4 servings

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings; 7.7 carbs

Recipe submitted by Gene Hoilman; adapted from Spark People. com