Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces (approximately 6 cups)
• 6-8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled (cooked in oven at 400° for 20 minutes)
• 6 tablespoons of chopped chives
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/2 of sour cream
• 2 cups of Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
• 8 oz. of sliced mushrooms (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°.  In a large pot, boil water and cook cauliflower for 8-10 minutes, drain and let cool.  In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 of crumbled bacon, 3 tablespoons of chives, 1 cup of cheese, mushrooms and cauliflower and mix well.  Place in baking dish and cover with remaining cheese and rest of bacon crumbles.  Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.  Top with remaining chives and serve!  Enjoy!!