Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

YIELD 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME 15 min

TOTAL TIME 30 min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter

• 1/2 c. flour

• 3 c. whole milk

• 1 tsp. hot sauce, such as Cholula

• 1 tsp. kosher salt

• 1 tsp. mustard powder

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 3 c. shredded Cheddar

• 2 c. mozzarella

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch cauliflower, 5-7 minutes until fork tender.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sprinkle over flour and cook until slightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until combined. Season with mustard powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

3. Turn off heat and stir in cheeses until they are completely melted. Stir in cauliflower and stir until fully coated in cheese sauce.

4. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives. Serve.

NUTRITION

Calories 135.4

Total Fat 10.1 g

Saturated Fat 6.3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.8 g

Cholesterol 31.9 mg

Sodium 180.7 mg

Potassium 30.4 mg

Total Carbohydrate 2.1 g

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 7.2 g