Cauliflower Gouda Mac & Cheese
Hello All! Have you ever wanted an alternative to the traditional “Mac & Cheese”? Well below is my take when you replace the noodles with steamed cauliflower; I know you may be thinking cauliflower? However I am sure you will love it; its simple yet lacks none of the flavor you are accustomed too.
Happy Eating!!!
– Chef Mark P.
Cauliflower Gouda Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 meal portions
Ingredients
- 1 lb steam al dente cauliflower; rough chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups Gouda Cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup white cheddar freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese crumbled
- 3/4 cups whole Milk
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp parsley; chopped
- 2 tsp thyme; chopped
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
1. Bring about 1/4 inch of water to a boil in a large frying pan.
2. Add about 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and trimmed and cleaned cauliflower florets.
3. Cover and steam until as tender as you like (about 3 minutes for crisp-tender and up to 8 minutes for completely cooked, soft florets).
4. Drain any water from cauliflower before using. While cauliflower is draining mix all cheese together in a separate bowl.
5. In a medium sauce pan place butter and garlic saute for 2-3 minutes. Slowly add in milk and heavy cream. Bring to a slight boil.
6. Gradually add your cheese into the cream mixture until become a thick creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add cauliflower.
7. Pour cauliflower mac and cheese in to a oven safe baking dish.
TOPPING:
1. Melt butter then stir everything together.
2. Once fully mixed together you can sprinkle over top before baking.
3. Bake oven for 20-30 minutes if a family portion or 15 minutes for individual portions.
