Cauliflower Pepper Jack Mac ’n Cheese
Description
Get the flavor and goodness of mac n' cheese without the gluten. It makes a great meal or side dish with just 5 ingredients and a little over an hour of your time.
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. salt, divided
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 T. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 t. black pepper
3/4 c. cream or milk
2 1/4 c. shredded pepper jack cheese, divided (or regular jack cheese)
4 oz. can green chiles
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss florets, olive oil and 3/4 t. salt together in a large bowl until cauliflower is fully coated; spread onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake 20 minutes.
Add onions to the same bowl; stir to coat with any excess olive oil. If there isn't enough remaining olive oil in the bowl, add 1/2 t.
After the 20 minutes baking time, add the onions to the baking sheet with the cauliflower. Bake another 10 minutes; set aside.
Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Once the pot is hot, add the butter. When butter is melted, add garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly browned. Add cream, remaining 1/4 t. salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high; heat 2 minutes until cream starts to bubble.
Add 2 c. cheese into the cream; stir until melted; add green chiles; stir to combine. Add roasted cauliflower and onion to the cheese sauce; lightly toss to coat.
Add cauliflower to a medium sized baking dish; sprinkle 1/4 c. shredded pepper jack over the top. Bake 10 - 15 minutes until it's bubbly.
Serve immediately.
4-6 servings.