Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
By Sara Barulli,
January 17, 2023
Ingredients
- β’ 1 pound cauliflower, cut into florets
- β’ ΒΌ cup finely grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- β’ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- β’ freshly ground black pepper
- β’ Β½ cup heavy cream (use low-fat milk)
- β’ 3 ounces (about 1 cup) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- β’ 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese cut into small pieces
- β’ 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- β’ Β½ teaspoon salt
- β’ Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
- β’ ΒΌ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200/400Β° C/F.
Prepare a baking sheet lined with foil. Coat cauliflower florets with olive oil and spread them out on the baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake at 400Β°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
In a small saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients. Heat for about 5 minutes over medium heat until melted and smooth, whisking frequently. Keep warm over low heat while you wait for the cauliflower to bake.
In a mixing bowl, toss roasted cauliflower with the sauce until well-coated.
Serve in bowls. Evenly sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and season with freshly ground black pepper.