Ingredients

Kosher salt, as needed, plus ½ teaspoon

Vegetable oil spray

1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets

¾ cup heavy cream

2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces

1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard

1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, plus ½ cup for topping the casserole

¼ teaspoon black pepper

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 deg F. Spray 8 X 8 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.

Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender. Pat dry and transfer to baking dish.

Bring cream to simmer in saucepan and then whisk in the cream cheese and mustard, stirring continuously until smooth. Stir in 1-1/2 C of cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until cheese melts, about 2 min. Remove and pour over cauliflower.

Top with remaining 1/2 C cheese. Bake until brown and bubbly; about 15-20 min.