Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a creamy, dreamy twist on a classic comfort food that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Tender cauliflower florets mingle with perfectly cooked pasta, all smothered in a velvety cheese sauce that’s rich and indulgent.
Ingredients
Vegan Cheese Sauce
- 1 recipe Vegan Cheese Sauce
- 1 additional garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon additional sea salt
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch cayenne
- 1 large cauliflower, just over 2 pounds broken into ½-inch florets
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- Parmesan or Vegan Parmesan, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Make the cheese sauce according to this recipe, blending in the additional garlic clove, the additional ½ teaspoon salt, the smoked paprika, and cayenne.
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the cauliflower florets for 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish and top with the panko.
- Broil for 2 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and serve with Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, if desired.
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