3.31.16 We re about mid-range on spicy foods and I knew that the amount of red pepper flakes in this recipe would totally overpower everything. Almost makes me wonder if that s a typo? I scaled this recipe down to 3 servings and it then called for 1 Tbsp of red pepper flakes. I used 1/2 tsp and still got the kick. Cauliflower is very mild in flavor and unless you adjust the red pepper flakes in this recipe I suspect all you ll taste is the heat and not the cauliflower or the cheese. I steamed the cauliflower in the microwave on high for 2 minutes used Italian panko crumbs and was quite happy with the way this ultimately turned out.
overall a good recipe but it was way too hot. i'll try it again without or with very little pepper flakes.
Loved it with the tweaks that some others did. Here's what I did:1. Roasted the cauliflower first 350 F for 30 min coated with some olive oil and about 1/2 tsp salt. Made the sauce with 1/2 cup MORE milk and about 3 oz more cheese. 1 tsp dijon 1/2 tsp paprika - really gave it the zip that many reviews said it was lacking. Put the sauce on the florets then back in the oven for about 8 min. The sauce coated it nicely without being runny or watery. Hubby and I both had seconds of it just by itself it was so good.
Like other reviewers, I thought 2 TBls way too much red pepper flakes, but recipe DOES say "or to taste". I settled on 1/2 tsp as my Mom is 92 and doesn't handle hot spice well. My husband and Mom loved this, me - it was okay. But then, I don't care for mac n cheese!, so its me. We will be making this again as we are all watching our carbs. Its rich and decadent and very easy. Thanks for a recipe we will use often
Do NOT put 2 T of red pepper flakes. That has to be a typo. Do put some maybe start with 1 teaspoon. I used regular bread crumbs for the top because I didn't have panko. That would be better but still a yummy recipe that my husband actually ate!
Loved it. For red pepper flakes three packs of the flakes pizza take out gives you is perfect
Consistency not as nice as I would prefer, but suspect that is because this sauce has no flour/is not a roux base. I would maybe bump up the cheese next time. I also lightly browned a shallot instead of using onion b/c I thought that may generate a bit more flavor. I did not use the red pepper flakes because of other reviews. Overall a good base, but you may need to play with ti some.
enjoyed this recipe very much however you should correct the amount of red pepper flakes. two tablespoons is way over board. I reduced the am to 2 tsp and it was still spicy.
I just left out the red pepper flakes entirely as we really don't like heat. I sprinkled some parmesan on top of the bread crumbs and it was delicious! Will definitely make again!
