Cheesy Cauliflower
Homemade macaroni and cheese was always one of my favorite "comfort" foods, but I found I could make something similar, but much healthier, using cauliflower and gluten free cheese sauce.
1/2 head of cauliflower, steamed and broken into florets
1/2 C shredded cheddar, I used white extra sharp
1 T butter
1 T almond flour
1 t xanthan gum
2 T milk
1 t mustard
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
While the cauliflower is steaming (on the stove or in the microwave), melt the butter. Add the almond flour and mix. Add remaining ingredients, mix to make sure almond flour and xanthan gum are blended with no lumps. Microwave until it starts to boil and thicken a bit. Add half the cheese and mix, still microwaving until the cheese is all melted and it becomes an even saucy texture. Put cauliflower in a casserole baking dish. The one I have pictured is 6.5" square and 2.5" deep. If you don't have anything that size, you can increase each ingredient by about third and use a 9x9" casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until cheese starts to brown on top. This makes a great side dish for meat and veggies.
Makes around 6 servings as a side - 63 calories, 19 grams carbohydrates, but 17.5 of these are fiber, so only net 1.5.
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