Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower Gratin
Who needs mashed potatoes when you can make this light and fluffy parmesan mashed cauliflower gratin? Made from simple clean ingredients, this mashed cauliflower recipe is the perfect side dish with any meal.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Mash
- 16.9 ounces bone broth, Smart chicken garlic rosemary bone broth
- 4 cups water
- 24 ounces cauliflower florets, a large head of cauliflower broken down into florets will work too
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon salt, plus a pinch more for the panko breadcrumb mixture
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch black pepper
Grated Cheese and Panko Topping
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley
Equipment
- 1 3.5-quart pot to boil cauliflower
- 1 colander
- 1 food processor
- 1 9 inch cast-iron skillet
- 1 small mixing bowl
Instructions
- Preheat the oven top 400 degrees.
Prepare the Cauliflower
- Add four cups water plus one, 16.9 ounce carton of the garlic rosemary bone broth into a 3.5-quart pot. Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and bring everything to a boil.
- Boil for 5-10 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender. Drain the cauliflower from the liquid using a colander. Set it aside. Grab the food processor. Add the butter, cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper.Add the warm cauliflower florets to the food processor with the other ingredients. Buzz everything together until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Topping
- In a small bowl combine, grated parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
Assemble the Dish
- Grab a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Spray it with olive oil cooking spray. Add the cauliflower mash into the skillet and spread it evenly using a spatula. Top the mash with the breadcrumb cheese mixture. Bake for 20 minutes uncovered. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until gold brown. Serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the entire dish, Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 556mg, Potassium: 563mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 530IU, Vitamin C: 83mg, Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 1mg