Roasted Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

By ruhroh

Ingredients

• 8 cups cauliflower florets (1 head)
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp. table salt
• 1-2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, coarsley chopped
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. 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°.

While cauliflower is roasting in oven, 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 to 4 minutes.

Whisk in cream and cook for 5 minutes.

Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and all but 2 tbsp. of cheese. Stir over medium-low heat

for 5 minutes.

Place cauliflower in an 8x8-in. glass baking dish.

Pour cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp. cheese. Bake until sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.