Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This creamy, comforting roasted cauliflower mac and cheese is a pasta-free version of the classic, loved dish.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
cooking spray
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3 Spray cauliflower florets with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper; place on a baking sheet.
4 Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
5 Meanwhile, heat half-and-half in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add Mexican, Cheddar, and cream cheeses slowly, stirring to combine, until melted.
6 Butter an 8x10-inch baking dish. Mix roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared dish.
7 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.