Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Is So Creamy, You Won’t Miss the Pasta

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 35 mins

Ingredients

• Olive oil, for drizzling and the baking dish

• 2 lb.

  cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces (from 2 medium heads cauliflower)

• 1

  medium yellow onion, diced

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 2

  (10.5-oz.) cans gluten-free condensed cream of chicken soup

• 8 oz.

  sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)

• 4 oz.

  extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)

• 1 1/2 c.

  sour cream

• 1/4 c.

  heavy cream

• 2 1/4 c.

  lightly crushed gluten-free rice or corn cereal (such as Chex)

• 4 tbsp.

  (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted

• 1/2 c.

  fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 2 1/2-to-3-quart baking dish (such as a 9-by-13-inch dish) with oil and set aside.

2. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the cauliflower and onion. Drizzle generously with oil, season to taste with the salt and pepper, and toss well. Roast, rotating the pan halfway through, until the cauliflower is just beginning to turn lightly golden at some edges but still has a bite, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sharp cheddar cheese, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream. When the cauliflower mixture is ready, add it to the bowl and gently stir to thoroughly combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the crushed cereal and melted butter. At the 45-minute mark, remove the baking dish from the oven. Remove the foil and stir the cauliflower mixture. Evenly sprinkle the cereal mixture over the top. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and continue to bake until the topping is golden and the casserole is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with the parsley if you like.

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