Baked Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese is perfect when you're craving macaroni and cheese–without the pasta! It's lower in carbs and each bowl has a healthy amount of vegetables and protein!
Servings:
6
yield(s)
Prep Time:
15
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Cook Time:
35
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Total Time:
50
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Ingredients
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8
cup
chopped cauliflower florets, 1/2-inch pieces (26 oz)
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1
tbsp
Real California butter
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2
tsp
olive oil
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1/4
cup
minced onion
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3
tbsp
flour, use ap gluten-free flour for GF
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2
cup
fat free Real California milk
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7
oz
freshly grated Real California sharp cheddar, about 2 cups total
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1/2
tsp
salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
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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 crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
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Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 2 minutes.
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Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually 3 - 4 minutes, to cook out the flour.
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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 stirring; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
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Once it becomes thick, remove from heat completely onto another burner if possible. Add the cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time mixing well until cheese is all melted.
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Stir in cooked cauliflower, then pour into a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then broil 2 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.