Loaded Cauliflower "Mash" Bake

1. 1

   Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; set aside on a paper towel then crumble.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil and add cauliflower and garlic. Boil until the cauliflower is soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, and return to the pot.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

4. 4

   Add the buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper to the cauliflower and puree with a hand blender. If you don't own a hand blender, a regular blender would work fine as well. Mix in 1 tbsp of the chives

5. 5

   and transfer to 4 individual casseroles (3/4 cups each) or one 8 x 8 casserole dish and top with cheddar and crumbled bacon. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes then top with remaining chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.