Mock Macaroni & Cheese Made with Cauliflower

You don't miss the macaroni at all!

Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped into small chunks and boiled just until tender, drain
6 T butter
6 T flour
4 c milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
Paprika

Preheat oven to 350*.  Lightly grease a 2-qt. casserole dish.  Set aside.
In a large pot melt butter, add flour.  Whisk together and cook for 1-2 minutes whisking continually. Slowly add milk and whisk until smooth.  Add salt and pepper.  Continue to cook until mixture thickens.  Remove from heat and add all but 3/4 c cheese.  Stir until cheese is completely melted. Add cooked cauliflower, stir well and pour into prepared casserole dish.  Top with remaining 3/4 c cheese and sprinkle with paprika.  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese on top is melted.  Remove from oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Yum!