CREAMY, CHEESY PARSLEY CAULIFLOWER

Delicious side dish for creamy and cheesy cauliflower that uses fresh, flat-leaf parsley for added nutrition, flavor and interest.  If desired, you can use less cream cheese.  I was just experimenting.  It was a good experiment - real creamy and cheesy.  I used Gouda cheese for this, but I'm thinking Cheddar cheese or smoked Cheddar cheese would be awesome as well.



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2 lbs cauliflower florets, cooked (0.9 kg)
1/2  cup flat-leaf parsley (125 mL)
8 oz regular cream cheese (250 g)
1/4  cup sour cream (60 mL)
3/4  tsp salt (3 mL)
1/4  tsp white pepper (1 mL)
2 cups grated cheese, (500 mL)
  such as Gouda, OR Cheddar,  divided
1/4  cup flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (60 mL)
Paprika sprinkle for garnish

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

In 1 qt (1 L) casserole dish combine cooked cauliflower florets and parsley.

In food processor or mixer, process cream cheese, sour cream, salt and white pepper.  Add 1 cup (250 mL) grated Gouda, OR Cheddar cheese; process.  Combine with cauliflower and parsley in casserole dish.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley.  Bake 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.  Sprinkle with some paprika for color.

Yield:  8 servings
1 serving
256.2 calories
12.9 g protein
20.1 g fat
2.0 g fiber
5.9 g net carbs
source:http://low-carb-news.blogspot.ca/2014/08/creamy-cheesy-parsley-cauliflower.html