Asiago Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Place cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until very tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly.
• Transfer to a food processor. Add the cream cheese, Asiago cheese, butter, parsley, pepper and remaining sea salt. Process until blended.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 239 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Originally published as Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Asiago & Parsley in Taste of Home February/March 2019