This baked cauliflower mac and cheese recipe swaps the macaroni for cauliflower, but it's still just as tasty and cheesy as the classic dish.
Ingredients
6-8cupscauliflower, chopped into 1-inch pieces(about 1 1/2 heads of cauliflower)
2tbspbutter
3tbspflourcan be almond, coconut or all-purpose flour)
1.5cupswhole milk(whatever kind you like)
1.5tspsalt
1/4tspcracked black pepper
1/2tspgarlic powder
2cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese8 ounces, strongly recommend not using pre-shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Take a microwave-safe bowl and fill it with approximately 1 inch of water. Add the chopped cauliflower into the bowl and microwave on high for 8 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and set it aside.
6-8 cups cauliflower, chopped into 1-inch pieces
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium to low heat. Stir in the flour to combine, about 1-3 minutes. Gradually add in the milk until completely mixed in. It should look smooth and be thick. Remove from heat.
2 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp flour, 1.5 cups whole milk
Add salt and pepper. Stir in the garlic powder, and add the shredded cheese that you prepared until melted and thoroughly mixed in. Add in the cauliflower and stir.
Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. BAKE for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling up or turns a light brown. Switch to BROIL for 2-4 minutes to keep browning the top.
This dish will be HOT! Use protection and caution when handling. Allow to cool down some before serving.