Cauliflower Mac Cheese
A creamy and comforting vegetarian dish using roasted cauliflower coated in a rich blend of melted cheddar, Colby Jack, and cream cheese with spices and fresh parsley.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese freshly shredded
- 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon mustard powder
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss chopped cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, paprika, mustard powder, cheddar cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and cream cheese.
- Stir frequently until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Add the roasted cauliflower to the cheese sauce and gently stir to coat thoroughly.
- Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.
- Feel free to substitute different cheese varieties to suit your taste.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently before serving.