Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
A creamy and cheesy twist on the classic mac and cheese, incorporating cauliflower for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 8 oz macaroni or pasta of choice
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender, then drain well.
- Create the cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about a minute. Gradually whisk in milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and cauliflower with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider using half-and-half instead of milk. You can also boost nutrition by adding spinach or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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