Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole
Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole requires about 35 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 319 calories, 11g of protein, and 28g of fat. For $1.36 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. 409 people were impressed by this recipe. It works well as a side dish. Head to the store and pick up heavy cream, sharp cheddar, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 67%. This score is solid. Similar recipes are Cauliflower "Mac 'n' Cheese" Casserole, Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole, and Original Cauliflower Mac And Cheese Casserole.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
Equipment:
baking pan
oven
pot
paper towels
sauce pan
whisk
Cooking instruction summary:
Watch how to make this recipe. Special equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking dish Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt. Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.
Step by step:
1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Special equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking dish
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
4. Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
5. Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
6. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry.
7. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
8. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes.
10. Serve.
Nutrition Information:
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