The Secret to Making the Best Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower (approximately 2 lbs / 900g), cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (3g)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.5g)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57g), softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese (113g), softened (full fat for the best texture)
• ¼ cup heavy cream (60 ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (3g)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh chives, chopped (optional)
• Crispy bacon bits (optional)