Cauliflower Mac and Cheese | CarnalDish

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into chunky florets (SEE NOTE)
• Olive oil
• Flaky kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon salted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional)
• 4 ounces mild cheddar, divided, shredded by hand
• 2 ounces colby jack or sharp cheddar cheese, shedded by hand
• 2 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded by hand
• 1/4 cup pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano, grated by hand (SEE NOTE)