cauliflower macaroni & cheese

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

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Muna Escobar

Knoxville, TN

Updated on Jan 17, 2011

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!

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prep time 25 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - head cauliflower head, in florets or chopped
1/2 pound whole wheat rotini or macaroni pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar
1 tablespoon mustard (optional)

How To Make cauliflower macaroni & cheese

Step 1

Cook pasta al dente, adding cauliflower during last 3-5 minutes or so. Drain.

Step 2

Whisk flour into melted butter in a small saucepan for 1 minute then whisk in broth until smooth.
Step 3

Whisk in the milk & simmer until thickened, between 3-5 minutes. Stand with it & whisk occasionally.
Step 4

Stir in cheese & mustard. Add pepper to taste.
Step 5

Stir sauce into cauliflower & pasta.
Step 6

Optional: This can be baked in a greased baking dish with extra cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.
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