Spicy Cheesy Cauliflower Cassarole

By scottsdalejulie

Ingredients

• Cheesy Spicy Cauliflower Bake
• A low carb Mac & Cheese alternative that can also be made with broccoli.
• Ingredients1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp or 1 packet mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 head large cauliflower
• Directions1.In a large pot add 1 - 2" hot water, place steamer basket and cauliflower. Steam for 10-15 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from heat.
• 2 .In a medium baking dish, place steamed cauliflower, breaking pieces apart and making an even layer of cauliflower florets on the baking dish. Set aside. Start heating oven to 450° F (230° C).
• 3 .In a medium mixing bowl place remaining ingredients, mix well with a spatula, add extra mayonnaise to make it somewhat spreadable. Spread cheese mixture evenly over cauliflower in the baking dish.
• 4 .Bake for 15-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and at desired crispiness. Serve warm.
• 5 .Notes: The cauliflower can be steamed ahead and chilled before adding cheese mixture. It can be further chilled and then cooked at the last minute.

Preparation

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