BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH HIDDEN CAULIFLOWER
"If you're having trouble getting your kids to eat veggies, try this recipe. They'll love how the cauliflower gets all mixed in with the noodles and cheese," says Valerie.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, grate the cauliflower on the large holes of a box grater or chop it into chunks and pulse to rice-size pieces in a food processor.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the grated cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, another 5 minutes. Add the flour; cook for 1 minute, stirring. Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly, then increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cheddar, Colby Jack, French onion dip, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt until the cheese and dip melt. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top the pasta with the crushed potato chips. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes (be careful, the potato chips can burn easily).
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s.t48@yahoo.comOverall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes to suit my taste.
ShahG ShahG
s_s49@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would have preferred a quicker and easier recipe.
Samantha Mejia
mejia.s51@yahoo.comThe cauliflower was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I would have preferred it to be softer.
bad boy302
boy30289@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.
David Smoore
david_smoore@yahoo.comI will definitely be making this again. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Selia Ragab
rselia5@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mac and cheese and they didn't even notice the cauliflower.
kelvin smith
smith47@hotmail.comI thought the cauliflower would be too noticeable, but it wasn't. It just added a nice texture and flavor to the dish.
Henry Hathaway
henry75@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Walter Balram
b.walter@aol.comI love that this recipe uses cauliflower to sneak in some extra veggies. My kids love mac and cheese, so this is a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Enwerem Emeka
emeka70@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The cauliflower made the mac and cheese lighter and healthier, without sacrificing any of the flavor.
Philip kwemoi 980
954@yahoo.comI was skeptical about adding cauliflower to mac and cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cauliflower added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. My kids didn't even notice it was there!
Shuvo Mojumder
shuvo10@hotmail.frThis baked mac and cheese with hidden cauliflower was a hit with my family! They loved the cheesy, creamy sauce and the tender cauliflower. I will definitely be making this again.