Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
1 photo of Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
By
Muna Escobar
@supermomma5
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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!
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)
How to Make Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
- 1Cook pasta al dente, adding cauliflower during last 3-5 minutes or so. Drain.
- 2Whisk flour into melted butter in a small saucepan for 1 minute then whisk in broth until smooth.
- 3Whisk in the milk & simmer until thickened, between 3-5 minutes. Stand with it & whisk occasionally.
- 4Stir in cheese & mustard. Add pepper to taste.
- 5Stir sauce into cauliflower & pasta.
- 6Optional: This can be baked in a greased baking dish with extra cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.
About Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Course/Dish: Vegetables, Other Side Dishes
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
