Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Tender cauliflower florets coated in a creamy cheddar sauce and baked with a crisp Parmesan breadcrumb topping.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C. Set out a baking dish.

    Cookware: baking dish

  2. Step 2

    Steam the cauliflower over simmering water until just tender, then let it drain briefly.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 900.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, large pot, steamer basket

  3. Step 3

    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth and lightly bubbling.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 40.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Whisk the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 2.0 gr Garlic Powder, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk

  6. Step 6

    Reduce to low heat and add the cheddar. Stir until melted, then remove the sauce from the heat.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

    Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Place the steamed cauliflower in a large mixing bowl and fold in the cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

    Cookware: baking dish, Large Mixing Bowl

  8. Step 8

    Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a small mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Breadcrumb, 25.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl

  9. Step 9

    Scatter the breadcrumb mixture over the cauliflower. Bake at 200°C until bubbling and golden on top.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

  10. Step 10

    Let the cauliflower mac and cheese rest before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat leftovers until steaming hot throughout.

Risk factors

  • hot steam
  • hot cheese sauce
  • perishable dairy ingredients