Mac-and-cheese style cauliflower
Pretty much everyone loves mac-n-cheese! Specially kids. I consider it comfort food...love it but refrain from eating it just because of its nutritional value. This is one brilliant way to get vegetables into your kids diet and enjoy it yourself....guilt free!
Serves 8
8 cups cauliflower florets
2 Tbs. butter or margarine
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets, and boil 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid, and set aside.
2. Melt butter in same pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in milk, garlic, and reserved cooking liquid, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, whisking constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper, and egg yolks until cheese is melted. Fold in cauliflower.
3. Coat 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread cauliflower mixture in baking dish, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Spray breadcrumbs with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbly and breadcrumbs are crisp and brown.
Nutritional Information
Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 273, Protein: 16g, Total fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 9g, Carbs: 18g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 314mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 6g
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