Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

INGREDIENTS     

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped
• 1½ T. butter
• 1½ T. flour
• 1½ cups milk
• ½ t. salt
• ground black pepper
• ¼ t. nutmeg
• 1½ t. Dijon mustard
• 2 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1½ t. Dijon mustard
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, plus ½ cup for topping the casserole

DIRECTIONS   

1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 15 minutes.
2. To prepare the sauce, heat the butter and stir in the flour.  Add the milk gradually, stirring with a wire whisk.  Simmer and stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Add the cheese.
3. Preheat oven to 350° F.
4. Combine the cauliflower and cheese sauce and transfer to a oval baking dish. Sprinkle the surface with cheese.  Cover with foil and bake in a 350° F oven for 10 minutes.  Place under the broiler for 3 minutes to brown the surface. 

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