I make this often for the family Cauliflower Mac N Cheese! Yummy!

•                Cauliflower "Mac and Cheese"

•                1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets

•                Vegetable oil spray

•                1 cup heavy cream ( I used fat free half&half)

•                2 ounces cream cheese ( I used fat free), cut into small pieces

•                1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard

•                1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar ( I used only 1 cup), plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole

•                1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and salt

•                1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

•                optional bread crumbs ( I used ground up Cracked Pepper Triscuits) to use as a cruntchy topping

•                Equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking dish

•                makes 6-8 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil ( or just microwave cauliflower). Season the water with salt.

Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.

Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.

Bring the cream ( or half &half) to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese  and optional bread crumbs and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.  ( Remember better to let sit before serving so that is firms up)