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cauliflower-mac-and-cheese

Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

Prep Time 55 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets about 5-6 cups
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Passover panko
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk (whole milk or coconut is best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon mustard optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 1/2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese reserve 1/2 cup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, mix with diced onion and oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes tossing half way through until browned.
  • Lightly toast panko in a frying pan or oven and toss with parsley and paprika.
  • Warm the milk in the microwave, so it is just heated through (this helps prevent the cheese sauce from clumping). Heat a medium saucepan over medium med-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and flour then whisk for 2 minutes (until a smooth roux is made), add milk and continue whisking until sauce thickens. Once smooth add salt and pepper and other spices. Then add the cheese reserving 1/2 cup. Mix with spatula and add cauliflower, stir gently. Now add the reserved cheese, mix just enough to evenly distribute. 
  • Place mixture into a 8x8 inch greased casserole dish and cover with panko mixture. Bake in oven for 20 minutes until toasty and bubbly.
  • Nutrition info: 475 cals, 34 g fat, 100 mg cholesterol, 640 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.