Pour cauliflower florets, garlic cloves and bay leaf into the slow cooker. If you have only one head of cauliflower, 1-2 cloves of garlic will suffice. More cauliflower? More garlic!
Add enough water to almost cover the floret mix and season with a little salt.
Cover and cook on on LOW for 4-6 hours or until cauliflower is tender.
Remove the bay leaf and drain.
Mash the cauliflower. For a chunkier texture, use a potato masher. For a silky side dish as presented here, use an immersion blender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with fresh chives, green onions or another garnish of your choice. Enjoy!