Name: Cauliflower Pimento Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces; 2 cups cheddar, grated; 3 tbsp cream cheese; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup cooked, chopped bacon; 3-5 tbsp chopped pimentos (depending on how much heat you want)

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces
2 cups cheddar, grated
3 tbsp cream cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup cooked, chopped bacon
3–5 tbsp chopped pimentos (depending on how much heat you want)

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add cauliflower florets and cook for 3-5 minutes (don’t overcook or they get mushy).
Drain the cauliflower then return to pot. Add in heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir. Add in shredded cheddar cheese and continue stirring until melted and well incorporated, about 5 minutes.
Stir in bacon and pimentos. Let cook for another 3-5 minutes. Serve.