Garlic Parmesan Fauxtatoes

Garlic Parmesan Fauxtatoes
(Low Carb Version)

12 oz. Frozen Cauliflower
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/8 teaspoon Chicken Base or Boullion
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Butter

Place the cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl along with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 11-12 minutes (or until the cauliflower is very soft. You don't want to under cook it). While the cauliflower is cooking, get out the rest of your ingredients so they are ready to go. You will also need to get 6-8 paper towels. When the cauliflower is finished cooking, drain off any liquid (if there is any). Place the cauliflower on top of 3-4 paper towels and using the remaining paper towels, blot as much liquid out of the cauliflower as you can. It's ok the smash it into oblivion doing so. Place the cauliflower into a food processor along with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. If you don't have a food processor but have a stick blender, this works well (this is what I use). If you taste any lumps, you either didn't cook the cauliflower long enough or you didn't process it long enough. Serve immediately.

Serves: 2
Per Serving: 266 Calories; 23g Fat (75.2% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 63mg Cholesterol; 464mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat; 5 Net Carbs.

Garlic Parmesan Fauxtatoes
(Reduced Fat Version - Untried)

12 oz. Frozen Cauliflower
1 Tablespoon Fat Free Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/8 teaspoon Chicken Base or Boullion
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Fat Free Margarine Spread

Place the cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl along with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 11-12 minutes (or until the cauliflower is very soft. You don't want to under cook it). While the cauliflower is cooking, get out the rest of your ingredients so they are ready to go. You will also need to get 6-8 paper towels. When the cauliflower is finished cooking, drain off any liquid (if there is any). Place the cauliflower on top of 3-4 paper towels and using the remaining paper towels, blot as much liquid out of the cauliflower as you can. It's ok the smash it into oblivion doing so. Place the cauliflower into a food processor along with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. If you don't have a food processor but have a stick blender, this works well (this is what I use). If you taste any lumps, you either didn't cook the cauliflower long enough or you didn't process it long enough. Serve immediately.

Serves: 2
Per Serving: 103 Calories; 4g Fat (29.3% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 431mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat. WWP: 2