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cauliflower mac and cheese

A delicious and creamy cauliflower mac and cheese with a cheesy sauce and roasted cauliflower.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 32 oz cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups 2% milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss chopped cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure all cauliflower is coated.
  • Transfer cauliflower to the prepared dish, spread evenly, bake for 12 minutes, toss, then bake another 12 minutes.
  • While roasting, melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add flour, mix into a thick paste.
  • Reduce heat to low/medium, slowly stream milk into the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cheddar, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour cheese sauce over roasted cauliflower, mix to coat thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle shredded parmesan on top, broil until bubbly and golden, about 2-5 minutes.

Notes

A comforting and cheesy cauliflower dish perfect for a healthy dinner.