Delightful Egg in a Cauliflower Basket

DELIGHTFUL EGG IN A CAULIFLOWER BASKET
1 head of fresh cauliflower
Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, to taste
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese or favorite cheese
PAM
6-8 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled finely or put in processor
12 small eggs, plus 2 eggs
Freshly chopped chives
1. Steam one head of fresh cauliflower.
2. Cool to handle and break into florets and place in food processor.
3. Process until small crumbles (do not make it mushy.)
4. Place cauliflower in large bowl.
5. Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
6. Add 2 eggs and cheese.
7. Mix well with your hands until it holds together so that you can make 12 balls.
8. Spray a 12 muffin pan with PAM.
9. Place equal amounts of the cauliflower mixture into the well of the muffin tin and mash the bottom and up the sides that it forms a cup.
10. Bake for 15 minutes at 375.
11. Remove from oven and place about 1 T. crumbled bacon into each well and carefully crack an egg and place one in each of the muffin cups.
12. Bake at 375 for 10-14 minutes or until egg is set.
13. Remove from oven.
14. With a spoon, lift out the cauliflower/egg basket and place on serving dish.
15. Add additional salt, pepper and fresh chives.
*****Try to use small eggs. If eggs are medium to large it will flow over the muffin cup. You can also use giant muffin tins for larger portions and regular eggs can be used.
I was also able to place cauliflower head on microwave safe plate, drizzle with olive oil and cook in microwave 8-10 minutes or until tender if you do not want to steam.