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So the name is a bit of a misnomer as this is not really “twice-baked,” but it is twice-cooked. You all are probably sick of the cauliflower dishes, but we really did cut potatoes and rice and bread and pasta out of our diet a few years ago . . . until the pandemic. Now I’ve gained 7 pounds (and rising) because of the reintroduction of “carbs.” Sigh.

I was playing a little game whose goal was to successfully acquire yeast to make bread. I mean, who could ever have imagined a run on yeast? Yes, during a pandemic that has happened. My husband won the game (which has been going on unbeknownst to him for over a month) by calling his wine-supply store this morning and asking if he could use brewer’s yeast for bread. No problem. He now has a look like he’s smarter than anyone — it was so easy. I just don’t think he understood the rules. Anyway, we will see how bread turns out using brewer’s yeast in a few days.

This cauliflower recipe comes from Kalyn’s Kitchen. I’ve made it so often that I no longer follow the recipe. We use this dish in place of mashed potatoes. We really like gravy and sauces, so this is what underlies that. Today I’m making a pot roast, without potatoes, and the rich mushroom gravy will be poured liberally over the top of this cauliflower dish.

• Ingredients
• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• Salt
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 3-4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
• 2-3 green onions, sliced
• 2-3 Tbsp. sour cream
• 1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook the cauliflower in little bit of salted water, covered, just to fork tender. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and strain off the water. Make sure the cauliflower is still in the saucepan. Use a potato masher to mash the cauliflower. Cut up the cream cheese into pieces and sprinkle over the cauliflower, still in the saucepan. Put on the lid and let it sit until the cream cheese is really softened. Add bacon, green onions, sour cream, Parmesan, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Prepare a baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray. Mine is about 1-quart size. Place the cauliflower mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes. Serve as a side dish or with gravy over the top. Yummy!