Mac and Cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 ̊F/190°C.

  • Cook2 h
  • Total2 h
  • Serves2
  • LevelAdvanced
MAC AND CHEESE

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 ̊F/190°C.
  2. Place 500ml/16fl oz oz of water in a large pot or large saucepan with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  3. Add cauliflower florets to boiling water and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, or until tender crisp.
  4. Drain cauliflower in a colander and set aside.
  5. Butter a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
  6. Pour milk in the same pot that you used for the cauliflower, and set over medium heat.
  7. Add the cream cheese to the milk and whisk until cream cheese is completely melted.
  8. Stir in dried parsley, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  9. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; gently whisk until cheeses have completely melted.
  10. Add the cauliflower florets back into the pot, and using a large spoon, gently stir around until everything is covered in cheese sauce.
  11. Transfer cauliflower mixture to previously prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and set aside.
  12. In a small bowl combine pork rinds crumbs, parmesan, and melted butter; mix and stir until well combined.
  13. Sprinkle pork rinds mixture in an even layer over the cauliflower.
  14. Bake, uncovered, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  15. In the meantime, dice the bacon and fry to a desired crispness.
  16. Remove Cauliflower Mac and Cheese casserole from the oven.
  17. Garnish with prepared bacon and fresh parsley. Serve.

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