Baked Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 cups chopped cauliflower florets, 1/2-inch pieces (26 oz)
- 1 tbsp Real butter
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 3 tbsp flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)
- 2 cups milk or milk alternative
- 7 ounces freshly grated sharp cheddar, about 2 cups total
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Place 1 inch of water in a large pot with 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
- Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually for 3 – 4 minutes, to cook out the flour.
- Add the milk and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick, about 2 minutes stirring; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
- Once it becomes thick, remove from heat completely onto another burner if possible. Add the cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time mixing well until cheese is all melted.
- Stir in cooked cauliflower, then pour into a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then broil for 2 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.
PRO-TIPS:
If you prefer to skip the oven and make this a stove-top dish, serve it right away.
Nutrition Facts: (makes 6 servings) (1 1/4 cup portion)
- Carbohydrates – 16.5g
- Protein – 14g
- Fat – 14.5g
- Fiber – 3g
Back to November 2024 NewsletterSign Up For The IDS Monthly Newsletter!
