Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This cauliflower mac and cheese isn’t as light as other versions I have made, but it is certainly rich and delicious.  The mixture of pepper jack cheese, goat cheese, and a little buffalo sauce make it full of flavor.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 head of cauliflower cut into florets

1 cup nonfat milk

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

4 ounces goat cheese

½ teaspoon dry

1 tablespoon buffalo sauce

2 tablespoons grated parmesan

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.  Preheat the oven to 375 and spray a 8×8 of similar sized dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook the cauliflower for 10 minutes.  Drain well.
3. In a large saucepan heat the milk and butter over medium heat.  Whisk in the dry mustard and buffalo sauce.  Turn off heat just before it begins to boil . Add the pepper jack and goat cheese and stir until smooth.
4. Spread the cauliflower out in the baking dish.  Pour the sauce over it and stir gently to coat everything. 
5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and/or top with a little extra shredded cheese.
6. Bake 30-40 minutes until mixture is beginning to brown and bubbling.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.