Mac n’ Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower, Scallions and Bacon by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower, about 2 pounds (or 1 u00bc -1 u00bd pounds of prepared cauliflower u2018floweretsu2019)
• 1/3rd cup onions (small u00bc-inch dice)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 4 slices bacon (always optional)
• 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted, divided
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 9 cups whole milk (2 quarts plus 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, mashed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 ounces shredded/grated parmesan cheese, plus 2 extra tablespoons
• 1-pound elbow or penne pasta (whole wheat pasta works well with the cauliflower)
• 3-4 scallions, washed & dried (about u00bd a standard bunch)
• 1 cup panko or other dried breadcrumbs