Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Name: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large head cauliflower, cut in florets (about 2 pounds); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups grated Fontina cheese; 1/2 cup ground parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, cut in florets (about 2 pounds)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
2 cups grated Fontina cheese
1/2 cup ground parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2

Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss until coated. Roast for 20 minutes, just until golden brown. Transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
3

In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook the paste, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring often, cooking until sauce has thickened. Add the cheeses and whisk until combined. Season with salt and lots of pepper.
4

Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling. Rest for 15 minutes and then serve, garnished with parsley.