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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

shared by Menu Maker Kitchen

main · 4 servings · 50 min · medium

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Classic creamy mac and cheese with tender cauliflower folded through and a crunchy golden top. Sneaky vegetables, zero complaints.

Ingredients

  • 300 gram macaroni
  • 1/2 piece cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 50 gram butter
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 750 millilitre milk
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cup cheddar, grated
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, grated

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. 2Boil the macaroni and cauliflower together in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.
  3. 3Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add the flour and stir for 1 minute.
  4. 4Gradually whisk in the milk and stir for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. 5Take the pan off the heat and stir in the mustard and cheddar until melted.
  6. 6Combine the pasta, cauliflower and cheese sauce in a baking dish.
  7. 7Sprinkle with the panko and parmesan and bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Per serving · AI estimate

Calories
680 kcal
Protein
30 g
Carbs
72 g
Fat
30 g
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