Cauliflower "Mac 'N Cheese"

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 326.7
  • Total Fat: 26.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.8 mg
  • Sodium: 391.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 10.4 g

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Introduction

Can't get your kids to eat their veggies? They won't be able to go back to regular "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese. Can't get your kids to eat their veggies? They won't be able to go back to regular "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8C Cauliflower Florets
    2 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
    1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
    2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
    2 Tbsp Flour
    1-1/2C Fat-Free Milk
    1/2 Half and Half
    1C Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degreesF. Toss florets in oil on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Roast until fork tender and lightly browned, 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Reduce oven to 350 degreesF.

2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, 2-4 minutes.

3. Remove pan from heat and sir in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and all but 2 Tbsp. of cheese. Stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

4. Place cauliflower in an 8x8-in glass baking dish or 6 8oz ramekins. Pour cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 6 Small Servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CSAM1430.