Creamy, buttery mashed cauliflower with chives and bacon. I like mine with a little texture, but you can make it as smooth as you want.

Ingredients

• 2 heads cauliflower
• 1 cup water (for pressure cooking)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chives
• ½–1 brick cream cheese (4–8 oz), to taste
• Butter, to taste
• Cooked, chopped bacon, for topping

Directions

1. Trim away the thick stem and outer leaves from the cauliflower, then wash well. Cut into pieces that fit comfortably in the Multi Cooker.
2. Pour 1 cup water into the inner pot. Add the rack if you want to keep most of the cauliflower above the water; the rack is optional. Add the cauliflower.
3. Secure the lid and pressure cook on Custom for 3 minutes. When cooking ends, carefully perform a manual pressure release according to the cooker instructions.
4. Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a serving bowl, draining away excess water. Mash with a Mix ’N Masher to your preferred texture.
5. Stir in the cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, and chives while the cauliflower is warm. Adjust cream cheese and butter to taste. Top with cooked chopped bacon.

Laura’s Tip

I like a few chunks in mine. If you want it really smooth, keep mashing or use an immersion blender. Drain well first so it doesn’t get watery.

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