Cauliflower “Mac and Cheese” Bake

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Description

Replace macaroni with cauliflower in our twist on a classic Mac and Cheese. Our imposter pasta is sure to become a new family favourite.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups small cauliflower florets
  • 3 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine, divided
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups CRACKER BARREL Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • ⅓ cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese, divided
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cook cauliflower in boiling water in large saucepan 4 minutes; drain well.
  3. Melt 2 Tbsp. margarine in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and mustard; cook and stir 1 minute. Whisk in milk; cook 5 minutes or until thickened
  4. stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add 1-1/4 cups Cheddar and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan; stir until Cheddar is melted. Add cauliflower; stir to evenly coat. Spoon into 2.5-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Microwave remaining margarine in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec. or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
  6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through
  7. topping with remaining Cheddar for the last 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 6

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