PF Kitchen: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets
• 1 ¾ cups reduced-fat milk
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 cups chredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1/8 tsp ground pepper
• Chopped frech chives or parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling water until tender, 4-6 minutes.  Drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 ½ cups milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming.
3. Whisk the remaining ¼ cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Add the hot milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and cream cheese until melted.
6. Stir in salt and pepper.  Add the cauliflower and stir to combine.
7. Garnish with chives (or parsley) if desired.

Serving size: ¾ cup
Serves: 8

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