Mashed Cauliflower With Sauerkraut Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise, can use full-fat mayo
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, chopped if desired
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bit (optional)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F Ligtly grease/sparay a large casserole dish; set aside.

2. 2

   Steam/boil cauliflower until tender; drain. In food processor or blender, whip cauliflower with the mayonnaise and garlic to a smooth consistency.

3. 3

   ****If you like a chunkier texture, use a potato masher.***.

4. 4

   Pour whipped cauliflower mixture into a large bowl.

5. 5

   Add the salt, pepper, paprika, sauerkraut, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, onion, and bacon bits.

6. 6

   Pour mixture into the prepared casserole; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake at 425 for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.