Healthy Test Kitchen
Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
The cauliflower subs for pasta in this cheese dish
Servings: ~4
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 egg yolks (I didn't use these)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Steam cauliflower until tender.
3. Melt coconut oil in saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in milk, garlic, and 1 cup reserved cauliflower cooking liquid. Cook 7-10 minutes, or unti thickened, whisking constantly.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, cayenne pepper, and egg yolks. Fold in cauliflower.
Inspired by Vegetarian Times
Note: The original recipe called for nutritional yeast. I removed this, because I like the pure cheese flavor better. I also removed the breadcrumb topping. I forgot to whisk in the reserved cooking liquid. You might be able to get away with less cheese in the sauce or using more cauliflower for the amount of sauce.