Garlic Cauliflower Mash

I have posted my Boursin Cauliflower Mash before, which is a favorite, but this is a more simplistic version!

There are lots of options for Cauliflower Mash!  Sometimes I top mine with sautéed mushrooms, or even treat it like super spuds and top it with crumbled bacon, cheese, broccoli, etc!  This is such a fabulous dish and so versatile!  Makes a great "mashed potato bar" for the holidays too!  Just add martini glasses filled with toppings like you would see at a shrimp and grits bar!!!!! Enjoy!

*It can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until 40 minutes before!  Perfect for when you are having company for dinner or know you have a busy day!

What you need...
2 frozen bags of cauliflower (if you can't find you can use raw)
2 tbsp. butter or ghee
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
dash of paprika

Pour 2 frozen bags into a large microwave safe container, add 1/4 cup water, cover.  Microwave for about 8-10 minutes or until steamed and soft.  Drain water off and mash well with a potato masher! 

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375F and add butter/ghee and chopped garlic to a small microwaveable dish.  Microwave for 1 minute or until the butter is melted and the garlic is very fragrant.  Add butter mixture and salt/pepper to the mashed cauliflower.  Stir ago combine and continue to mash until desired consistency.  This only takes a minute.  Turn the mashed cauliflower into lightly greased oven safe dish and top with a sprinkle of paprika then cover with lid or foil.

(Refrigerate until needed or take it straight in to the oven!)

Bake covered for 30 minutes, uncover and allow it to bake for 5 minutes! Serve!

If you have made it ahead, remove from the fridge about 20 minutes before baking, and up your baking time about 5 minutes!