RECIPES
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Leaf'd Box | December 10, 2020
That's right: MAC AND CHEESE MADE WITH CAULIFLOWER. My sister made this and I fell in love. She has graciously shared the recipe with me to share with all of you! Let's dig in!
INGREDIENTS
What really makes this recipe taste good is using real milk and real cheese. However, feel free to substitute as needed.
Here’s what you'll need:
- 8 cups chopped cauliflower florets, 1/2-inch pieces (26 oz)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 3 tbsp flour (or gluten free flour)
- 2 cups fat free milk
- 7 ounces freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups total
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Step 2: Boil the Cauliflower
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.
Step 3: Heat Butter and Onions
Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add the Flour
Stir in the flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually for 3-4 minutes, to cook out the flour.
Step 5: Add the Milk
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. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Step 6: Add the Cheese
Once the mixture becomes thick, remove from heat completely. Add the cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time, mixing well until the cheese is all melted.
Step 7: Bake
Stir in the 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.
You can eat a whole plate before realizing this is not your average mac & cheese! The crunch adds a great element of "WOW!"
If you end up making this recipe, don't forget to tag us in your photos @leafedbox on Instagram!
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