Cheesy Chipotle Cauliflower Casserole

1		head of cauliflower
2  tablespoons		heavy cream
1  tablespoon		butter
1  ounce		sharp cheddar cheese
3  pieces		chipotles in adobo sauce (canned)
1/4  teaspoon		garlic powder
1		salt and pepper to taste
1/2  cup		salsa verde
1/2  cup		sour cream
1/2  cup		chopped raw tomatoes
1/4		chopped pickled jalapeno
1  cup		sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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For the Puree:
Clean and trim the cauliflower, breaking it into medium sized pieces. Place in a microwave safe bowl with 2 Tbsp of cream and 1 Tbsp of butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes. Stir to coat cauliflower with cream/butter mixture. Microwave for another six – eight minutes on high (or until cauliflower is tender). Remove from the microwave and put into a high speed blender or food processor along with the cheese, chipotles, and garlic powder. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the casserole:
Spread the puree in an 8 x 8 casserole dish. Spread on the sour cream, then the salsa verde. Sprinkle the chopped tomatoes and jalapenos on top. Cover with the shredded cheese.
Bake in the oven for 30 – 40 minutes at 375 degrees (F), or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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