Cauliflower Mac 'N Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
1/2 white onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni, boiled
5 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 grated garlic cloves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Wash cauliflower and break up into medium sized pieces (florets).
On a sheet tray toss with onion and garlic and dress with olive oil.
Roast in the center of the oven until tender -- about 20-23 minutes.
Puree cauliflower with 1 cup of whole milk until you have a creamy-textured sauce.
Pour in a saucepan over medium heat and add grated cheddar cheese.
Stir well until melted then add cooked macaroni elbows.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour into a medium-sized gratin dish. In a mixing bowl combine garlic with panko bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper.
Fold in parsley and wet with olive oil.
Sprinkle evenly over the mac n cheese and bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 30-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and top is golden brown.