Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

Submitted by dojemi

"Trying to get your kids to eat more veggies? Can't say this is the healthiest (but what Mac 'n Cheese is?) but it'll get cauliflower in their diet. Courtesy of Tyler Florence as seen on The View. I haven't made it yet but everyone that tasted-tested it liked it."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1⁄2 white onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb elbow macaroni, boiled
• 5 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 4 grated garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
2. Wash cauliflower and break up into medium sized pieces (florets).
3. On a sheet tray toss with onion and garlic and dress with olive oil.
4. Roast in the center of the oven until tender -- about 20-23 minutes.
5. Puree cauliflower with 1 cup of whole milk until you have a creamy-textured sauce.
6. Pour in a saucepan over medium heat and add grated cheddar cheese.
7. Stir well until melted then add cooked macaroni elbows.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Pour into a medium-sized gratin dish. In a mixing bowl combine garlic with panko bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper.
10. Fold in parsley and wet with olive oil.
11. Sprinkle evenly over the mac n cheese and bake in a 350° oven for 30-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and top is golden brown.