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Cheesy Cauliflower Au Gratin

Cauliflower microwaved with butter and cream until soft enough to mash, then covered with pepper jack and melted.

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Cook
28 min

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (14.08 ounces) raw cauliflower florets (8 greens)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (8 healthy fats)
  • 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (6 condiments)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (1 condiment)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (1 condiment)
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) low fat pepper jack cheese (1 leaner)

Directions

  1. In a microwave safe dish, combine the cauliflower, butter, cream, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  2. Microwave on high for about 25 minutes, or until tender. (You can always start with 10 minutes, then 10 more, then 5 more if needed — microwaves vary. You want it soft enough to mash with a fork; the longer it stays in, the thicker the sauce gets.)
  3. Remove from the microwave and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  4. Lay the slices of cheese across the top of the cauliflower.
  5. Microwave for another 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  6. Serve hot.

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