Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

Name: Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets the size of macaroni; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (about 6 ounces); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

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Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 5

Author : Ali Slagle

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Ingredients

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1 large cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets the size of macaroni3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and black pepper1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (about 6 ounces)1 cup heavy cream1 garlic clove, finely grated1/4 teaspoon cayenne

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Instructions

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Step 1

Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, spread in an even layer and roast until browned and cooked through but retaining some bite, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer the cauliflower to an 8-inch or other 2-quart baking dish. (You could also bake this in individual ramekins; just mix the cauliflower with the other ingredients in a medium bowl before dividing.) Reserve 1/4 cup Cheddar. Add the remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar, heavy cream, garlic and cayenne to the cauliflower and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the reserved 1/4 cup Cheddar.

Step 3

Roast until the cream has thickened, the cheese has melted, and some of the cauliflower is browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.