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Cheesy Cauliflower:

 

2 Heads Cauliflower

2 Cups Milk

8-oz. Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

***Shred Your Own!  No Pkg. Stuff!

2 T. Parmesan Cheese, Grated

1/4 Cup Butter

1/4 Cup Flour

1 T. Olive Oil

1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1 Tsp. Onion Powder

1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

 

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

 

Toss the florets with Olive Oil and then space them out-(not touching each other)-on your baking sheet.

 

Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.

 

While the cauliflower is roasting, shred the cheddar cheese.

 

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Whisk in the flour to form a roux.

 

Slowly whisk in the milk and stir for about 2 minutes or until it starts to bubble and thicken.

 

Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.

 

Combine the cauliflower and cheese sauce together in a mixing bowl and then add to a 2 quart casserole dish.

 

Sprinkle with the Parmesan Cheese and bake for 10 minutes in preheated 425 degree oven.

 

Remove from the oven and serve!

 

***You can garnish this dish with additional black pepper or sliced green onions, if desired.

 

.***If you want it spicy, add a little cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper or jalapeños.