Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower

Ingredients

1. 1
   1 Cup(s)
   Whole Milk
2. 2
   1 dash
   Parmesan
3. 3
   2 Tbsp(s)
   Dijon Mustard
4. 4
   1 Pinch
   Salt and Pepper
5. 5
   3 Ounces
   Cream Cheese
6. 6
   1 Each
   Cauliflower, Cut into florets-smaller pieces, not riced
7. 7
   1 tsp
   White Pepper
8. 8
   10 Slices
   American Cheese

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400-degree F.
2. Bring a large sauce pan of water to boil, add a teaspoon of salt. Add the florets and boil for 5-7 minutes. Drain in a colander completely, transfer drained florets to a stack of paper towels. Set aside to cool.
3. Add milk to saucepan and bring to a slow simmer, add the cream cheese, mustard, white pepper, and add 6 slices of cheese. Stir until all ingredients are combined and melted into a thick sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the drained and dry florets to an oven proof dish. Pour cheese sauce over the florets and then top with the remaining American cheese slices. Top with a dusting of Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake in center of the oven for 10 minutes or until you see browning of cheese on top.
6. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.