Mashed Cauliflower With Sauerkraut Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise, can use full-fat mayo
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, chopped if desired
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F Ligtly grease/sparay a large casserole dish; set aside.
Steam/boil cauliflower until tender; drain. In food processor or blender, whip cauliflower with the mayonnaise and garlic to a smooth consistency.
****If you like a chunkier texture, use a potato masher.***.
Pour whipped cauliflower mixture into a large bowl.
Add the salt, pepper, paprika, sauerkraut, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, onion, and bacon bits.
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.