Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower head, in florets or chopped; 1/2 lb whole wheat rotini or macaroni pasta; 2 Tbsp butter; 1/4 c flour; 1 1/2 c milk; 1 c chicken broth; 2 c shredded cheddar; 1 Tbsp mustard (optional)

By Muna Escobar
@supermomma5

Wanting my kids to eat well I just love finding ways to sneak vegetables in meals. The sauce is good enough to ladle into a cup and drink by itself. Hope you enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

Prep:

25 Min

Ingredients

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1

head cauliflower head, in florets or chopped
1/2 lb

whole wheat rotini or macaroni pasta
2 Tbsp

butter
1/4 c

flour
1 1/2 c

milk
1 c

chicken broth
2 c

shredded cheddar
1 Tbsp

mustard (optional)

How to Make Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese

Step-by-Step

Cook pasta al dente, adding cauliflower during last 3-5 minutes or so. Drain.
Whisk flour into melted butter in a small saucepan for 1 minute then whisk in broth until smooth.
Whisk in the milk & simmer until thickened, between 3-5 minutes. Stand with it & whisk occasionally.
Stir in cheese & mustard. Add pepper to taste.
Stir sauce into cauliflower & pasta.
Optional: This can be baked in a greased baking dish with extra cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.