Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

This "mac" and cheese recipe switches out the pasta for cauliflower florets, but has such a rich and creamy cheese sauce that your kids won't complain at all.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• cooking spray
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Add 1 cup Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and coriander. Whisk just until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over cauliflower, stirring gently to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until light brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes.