Cauliflower Mac and cheese
Cauliflower Mac and cheese with bacon and green onion toppings! By: user findingtheadventure Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins INGREDIENTS • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces • 1 cup heavy cream • 2 ounces cream cheese • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping) • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. • Season the water with salt. • Spray an 8×8 baking dish with vegetable oil spray. • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. • Drain well and place back into the hot pot for a few minutes. • Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside. • Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts about 1 to 2 minutes. • Salt and pepper to taste. • 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, about 15 minutes. • Allow to cool about 5 minutes then serve