Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (Mock Mashed Potatoes)

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

 Years ago I tried mashed cauliflower (mock mashed potatoes) in a restaurant and they were AWFUL!  I decided then and there never to order them again.  But years later I was told a recipe that a friend swore was actually good, so I tried it myself.  And lo and behold - they really DO taste good, and very much like real mashed potatoes.  I think the difference may be the cream cheese.  Sorry - those of you who are both dairy AND gluten intolerant, but the dairy does seem to make a big difference in this dish.

1/2 large head cauliflower, cut into chunks
1 T cream cheese
1/2 t minced garlic
1 t chicken bouillon (I use the paste kind you keep in the refrigerator)

Steam the cauliflower either on the stove or in the microwave for around 10 minutes or until it's way past overdone - seriously, make it very mushy.  Drain well (cauliflower will tend to be more liquid than regular mashed potatoes, so drain it as much as possible), then put in a large food processor.  Add the other ingredients and process with the blade, pulsing until all the florets are incorporated and the mixture is smooth (see top picture).

I make this at the same time as regular mashed potatoes for the rest of my family since they finish cooking first.  My daughter, who's not on a diet, actually prefers them to potatoes.