Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground red pepper
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups diced butternut squash
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets (~ 8 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded Yancey’s Fancy White Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Yancey’s Fancy Smoked Gouda Cheese with Bacon
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)


WHAT TO DO

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F; spray 3 qt baking dish with cooking spray. In medium saucepan, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium heat; add flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly
  2. Add garlic, paprika and red pepper; cook 30 seconds, whisking constantly. Add broth; cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Stir in squash; cover and cook 25 minutes or until squash is soft, stirring occasionally
  3. Fill large saucepan with ½ inch water; heat to boiling over medium heat. Add salt and cauliflower; cover and cook 5 minutes. Drain; return to saucepan
  4. Transfer squash mixture to blender and purée; return to same saucepan over low heat. With wooden spoon, gradually stir in cheeses until smooth; pour over cauliflower and toss to combine. Transfer cauliflower mixture to prepared dish
  5. In small microwave-safe bowl, heat remaining 1 tbsp butter in microwave oven 25 seconds or until melted; stir in breadcrumbs. Evenly sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over cauliflower mixture. Bake 35 minutes or until edges bubble and top is browned; garnish with chives, if desired. Makes about 7½ cups

 

Approximate nutritional values per serving: 332 Calories, 18g Fat (11g Saturated), 52mg Cholesterol, 405mg Sodium, 29g Carbohydrates, 5g Fiber, 15g Protein

 

Chef'S Tip

Divide cauliflower into 6 individual oven-safe ramekins for perfect portions



Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 1h/15 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

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