Garlic Mashed Potatoes Courtesy of Karen

For those of you low carbers who miss the comfort of mashed potatoes, here is a good recipe given to us by our OFL friend Karen.

"Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe courtesy George Stella...Show: Low Carb and Lovin' It
Episode: Low Carb Comfort Foods

Prep Time: 15 min...Cook Time: 6 min...Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions:
Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.