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[eternakirk1]

In a fairly recent show David gave this recipe from a cookbook but I don't see it in the mac and cheese cookbook. Does anyone have the recipe?

[kittymomNC]

This one was posted by oceantown on my thread asking for mac & cheese recipes - I haven't tried it yet, but it looks and sounds delicious! It's not David's.....says George Stella?

This is a picture of this recipe in an individual serving size casserole dish. When I cut this recipe in half, I used three individual casseroles.

This is a delicious creamy mac & cheese. It is a low carb recipe and made with cauliflower, but I am sure you could just substitute the real macaroni (very well drained) in place of the steamed cauliflower. This is a George Stella recipe, and I put my notes in there too.

Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

Recipe courtesy George Stella

6 servings

(I cut this recipe in half. I know we used less than ½ of a large head of cauliflower. When making the entire recipe, I don’t think I would use an entire large head of cauliflower, because I would want to make sure there is enough cheese sauce!)

Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon

1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets (I used less)

Vegetable oil spray (I just used a little olive oil)

1 cup heavy cream (I used half & half because I had that on hand. Heavy Cream would be delicious, I am sure.)

2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces (I used regular, not low fat)

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (I used a little dry mustard)

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole (I used Tillamook Medium Cheddar, freshly grated) (4 oz cheese = 1 cup grated)

(Do not use pre-shredded cheese)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (I left this out)

Equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking dish (I used individual casserole dishes)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.

Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray. (I just oiled the dish)

Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. (Instead of boiling in water, I steamed the cauliflower)

Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.

Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth.

Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine.

Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve. YUM!!!

Last edited on 3/26/2014

[shoekitty]

I have tried Oceantown's recipe, and it is delicious. I couldn't resist the recipe when I saw it on the gorgeous Fiestaware!

[kittymomNC]

On 3/31/2014 shoekitty said:

I have tried Oceantown's recipe, and it is delicious. I couldn't resist the recipe when I saw it on the gorgeous Fiestaware!

Now that I'm looking at the picture again, I think I'll be buying some cauliflower tomorrow!

[oceantown]

KittymomNC,

Thanks for posting my picture! Shoekitty, thanks so much for your glowing review!

So nice of you both.

Just got home from the grocery store, and while I was there I decided it was time to make this again, and I added cauliflower and heavy cream to my cart. I will be making this tomorrow. Can hardly wait!

[shoekitty]

ocean

Actually it was kittymomNC who posted the picture! But I have made the recipe and can attest to it cheesy goodness!

[oceantown]

Shoekitty, oh, yes, I mentioned KittymomNC at the very beginning of my post. Then, I added your name and thanked you for your review!