Cauliflower “Mac & Cheese”

Name: Cauliflower “Mac & Cheese”
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 3 tbsps butter divided; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup original crispy fried onions coarsely crushed; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese divided; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided; 2 tsps all purpose seasoning black pepper garlic pink sea salt divided; 1 tsp parsley flakes; 2 tbsps flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 12 cups cauliflower cut into bite-size florets (about 2 medium heads)

This twist on classic mac and cheese swaps the macaroni for one of the most versatile veggies- cauliflower! Coated in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with a golden-brown French’s® Crispy Fried Onions and breadcrumb mixture, this dish will satisfy all your comfort ... Read More Read Less

10m

PREP TIME

30m

COOK TIME

324

CALORIES

11

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup French's® Original Crispy Fried Onions, coarsely crushed
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Himalayan Pink Salt with Black Pepper and Garlic All Purpose Seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chicken stock
12 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (about 2 medium heads)

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in small microwave-safe bowl. Add panko, crispy fried onions, 2 tablespoons each of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of the Seasoning and parsley. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
2 Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until golden brown, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in cream and stock.
3 Stir in cauliflower and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Seasoning; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 13 to 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining cheese until melted and smooth. Spoon cauliflower into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly over top.
4 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
5 Test Kitchen Tip: To prepare using steam-in-bag cauliflower, steam cauliflower as directed on package. Prepare as directed, but do not simmer cauliflower in Step 3. Simply stir hot steamed cauliflower and remaining seasoning and cheese into stock mixture in saucepan until cheese is melted. Then transfer to baking dish and continue as directed.