cauliflower macaroni & cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Muna Escobar
Knoxville, TN

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!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min

Ingredients For cauliflower macaroni & cheese

  • 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

  • 1
    Cook pasta al dente, adding cauliflower during last 3-5 minutes or so. Drain.
  • 2
    Whisk flour into melted butter in a small saucepan for 1 minute then whisk in broth until smooth.
  • 3
    Whisk in the milk & simmer until thickened, between 3-5 minutes. Stand with it & whisk occasionally.
  • 4
    Stir in cheese & mustard. Add pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Stir sauce into cauliflower & pasta.
  • 6
    Optional: This can be baked in a greased baking dish with extra cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.

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