Cauliflower Gruyere Mac & Cheese
1 large head cauliflower
½ c. milk
1 Tbsp. avocado oil or cooking oil of choice
2 shallots, finely chopped
½ c. cream
1 ½ c. shredded gruyere
1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation: Chop cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Put steamed cauliflower into a blender with milk, and blend until smooth and creamy. Meanwhile, heat avocado oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add in chopped shallots, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add cauliflower sauce, cream and shredded gruyere and parsley and stir to combine. Heat through. While sauce is heating, cook the macaroni in a separate pot, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and empty pasta into cauliflower sauce, and stir to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Turn broiler to high, mix parmesan and breadcrumbs together and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top of pasta mixture. Place under broiler until top is browned and crunchy, about 5 mins. Serve immediately.
