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14) Cheesy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets about 1 small head
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs optional

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Steam cauliflower until very soft, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Mash cauliflower with a fork or pulse in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Melt butter in the pan, stir in flour for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in milk until sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in mashed cauliflower and cheese until smooth.
  7. Mix sauce with pasta. Season to taste.
  8. Top with breadcrumbs and broil 2–3 minutes if you want a crunch.