Low Fat Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

jerang · 04-04-2008, 06:52 PM

It is wonderful and great for the mushy stage . . . .

Low Fat Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

1 head cauliflower
2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
paprika

Cut cauliflower into florets of even size
Drop into boiling salted water and cook for about 15 minutes or until very soft when pierced with a fork
Drain well
Put cream cheese in food processor (or blender)
Add cooked cauliflower and garlic and blend until creamy
Add Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste
Pour into 1 quart greased casserole dish. Top with a light sprinkle of paprika and bake in 350 degrees oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and hot!

86 calories / 4.2g fat / 5.3 protein

This is a delicious dish. Mmmm. . . nice and creamy

StarbuxQueen · 04-04-2008, 08:28 PM

Thank You.

brandymom1234 · 04-04-2008, 08:47 PM

Yum!! Sounds good!

aubrie · 04-07-2008, 12:06 PM

I have a recipe that is similar. Also cook a chayote squash (green, shaped like a tear drop with a dimple in the bottom) along with the cauliflower. Mash and add the cream cheese or regular cream. bake in ramekins with gruyere cheese on top. It is also VERY yummy