Mashed Cauliflower With Sauerkraut Casserole

• cauliflower↗1

  broken into flowerets

• low-fat mayonnaise↗1⁄2 cup

  can use full-fat mayo

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• salt↗

  to taste

• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  to taste

• paprika↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• sauerkraut↗1 cup

  rinsed and drained, chopped if desired

• shredded cheddar cheese↗2 1⁄2 cups

  DIVIDED

• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• bacon bits↗1⁄4 cup

  optional

• butter↗3 tablespoons

  melted

Step-by-step instructions

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.