Mac and Cheese Style Cauliflower
(from beachy’s recipe box)
Source: Vegeterian Times
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower, large
- 2 T. butter
- 3 T all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups grated Cheddar, extra sharp
- 1/2 c nutritional yeast
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 c bread crumbs
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. Drain, reserving 1 c liquid. Spread cauliflower in lightly greased casserole.
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Melt butter in same pot over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring continuously. Whisk in milk, garlic, and reserved liquid if necessary to make thick sauce.
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Remove from heat and stir in cheese, nutritional yeast, cayenne, and egg yolks until cheese is melted. Pour over cauliflower.
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Top with breadcrumbs.
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Bake 30 minutes or until casserole is not and bubbly and breadcrumbs are crisp and brown.