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Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 can evaporated whole milk
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper depending on how hot you like it
  • ½ teaspoon mineral sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 T Dijon mustard
  • 5 ounces muenster cheese
  • ¾ cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 ounce fresh grated Parmesan not canned!
  • 4 cups cauliflower cut into pieces
  • 1 package shell quinoa pasta

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl beat egg. Add in evaporated milk, cayenne, sea salt, pepper and Dijon mustard.
  • In a different bowl, combine 4 ounces muenster, cheddar and Parmesan.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tender. Using a slotted spoon transfer to the bowl of a food processor.
  • Cook quinoa pasta according to package directions in the same water. (Tip : make sure you don't under cook! The package warns against overcooking but under cooking is bad too!)
  • In an empty pot combine egg/milk mixture with the cheeses. Cook over medium low heat until the cheese melts. When the cheese is melted, add to food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Toss pasta with sauce.
  • Place in a medium oven safe dish. Top with remaining 1 oz of muenster. Broil for 5 minutes.