Mashed Cauliflower With Sauerkraut Casserole

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0F Ligtly grease/sparay a large casserole dish; set aside.
2. Steam/boil cauliflower until tender; drain. In food processor or blender, whip cauliflower with the mayonnaise and garlic to a smooth consistency.
3. ****If you like a chunkier texture, use a potato masher.***.
4. Pour whipped cauliflower mixture into a large bowl.
5. Add the salt, pepper, paprika, sauerkraut, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, onion, and bacon bits.
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.

cauliflower, lowfat mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, sauerkraut, cheddar cheese, onion, bacon bits, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mashed-cauliflower-with-sauerkraut-casserole-168170 (may not work)