Cheesy Faux Mashed Garlic Potatoes

Serves 8
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10 oz bag frozen cauliflower florets
1 1/2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 medium onion, diced fine
2 cloves garlic, minced fine
1 green onion, sliced thinly
salt and pepper to taste
crisp bacon bits (optional)
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Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet until very crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
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Add onion and garlic to skillet with remaining bacon drippings (if not using bacon, add 2 teaspoons oil). Saute until lightly browned; about 5 minutes.
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Cook cauliflower in large saucepan with 2″ lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and steam until soft; about 5-7 minutes. Drain and mash with a potato masher until light & fluffy. Heat briefly to evaporate extra water if needed.
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Add sour cream, margarine, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mash together, then add mozzarella cheese, bacon and green onion (reserve 1 teaspoon each green onion & bacon for garnish). Spoon into serving bowl, garnish and serve.
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Nutritional Info (per serving)
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Calories: 100
Carbs: 4 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Fat: 7 grams