CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE image

Categories Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt as needed, plus 1/2 tsp
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
Vegetable oil spray
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
1/4 tsp feshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Spray 8 X 8 baking dish with vegetable oil spray Prepare Cauliflower Cook cauliflower in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer cauliflower to baking dish and set aside. Prepare Sauce Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes.