Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

• 16-ounce package cauliflower florets (Note 1)
• 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (Note 2)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cheese Sauce:

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (Note 3)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese, chopped (Note 4)
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

1. Roast Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 400° F
2. If any cauliflower florets are larger than 2 inches, cut into smaller pieces
3. Toss florets with olive oil on foil-lined baking sheet until well-coated, then spread out florets in single layer
4. Bake at 400° F until tender, 15 to 20 minutes
5. While baking, proceed to next step to prepare sauce
6. Make Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together in small saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes, reducing heat as needed so that sauce isn't hot enough to simmer
7. Once combined, keep warm over low heat while waiting for cauliflower to bake
8. Serve: Toss roasted cauliflower with sauce in mixing bowl until well-coated
9. Serve and evenly sprinkle parmesan cheese and black pepper on top