Creamy Whipped Feta And Mashed Cauliflower Mash Food

CREAMY WHIPPED CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower florets into a colander and rinse under cool water.
• Place them into a steamer basket and set into a pot of simmering water. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. I pierced mine with a knife to check, when it glides in without meeting any resistance the cauliflower is done.
• Add the steamed cauliflower to the bowl of your food processor, or high-powered blender and add in the bacon fat, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides every-so-often.
• Serve immediately or keep warm under foil.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the cauliflower, milk, garlic, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt; heat over medium-high. When the mixture begins to bubble around the edges (you don't want it to come to a full boil), reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place a colander over a bowl, then drain the cauliflower, catching the milk in the bowl. Discard the thyme sprigs. Return the cauliflower and garlic to the pot. Mash the cauliflower using a potato masher, or use an immersion blender to purée until smooth. Add the reserved milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mashing or blending in between, until the cauliflower reaches desired consistency. (You'll use about about 1/4 cup of milk.)
• Stir in the sour cream, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional thyme leaves.