BEST EVER CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE

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We all know that the best topping for cauliflower is cheese, now you can have both your comfort food and your veggie all in one bowl. Inspired by Jamie Oliver's cauliflower mac & cheese, this one is a creamy, vegetarian dish with hidden veggies for your kids!

Provided by colleenfitzgerald_1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cauliflower, fresh or frozen
8 ounces macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook the cauliflower in simmering water until tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove.
  • Cut the cauliflower florets into bite size pieces.
  • Return water to the boil and cook the pasta in the same water. Drain.
  • Combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in medium sauce pan.
  • Add flour mixed with salt, nutmeg and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
  • Slowly add the milk and cream, stirring continuously until blended.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes or until it thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Combine the pasta, cauliflower and cheese sauce and transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
  • Top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs form a crispy crust.

Jorge Ortiz
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This is the best cauliflower mac and cheese I've ever had!


Mc Tanvir
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthier alternative to traditional mac and cheese.


Mehboob Mehar786
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


azoz 699
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I love that this recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional mac and cheese, but it doesn't sacrifice any of the taste.


Hiki Hiki
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The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crispy texture.


Wiza Zimba
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The cauliflower in this dish is cooked perfectly. It's tender and flavorful, but still has a little bit of a crunch.


Akeem Pratt
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the people who are usually not fans of cauliflower.


Kaniyah Richardson
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This dish is a hit with my family! My kids love the cheesy flavor and I love that it's a healthier option than traditional mac and cheese.


Vanessa Deza
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great.


Shahid Sa
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This cauliflower mac and cheese is a game-changer! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional mac and cheese, but it doesn't sacrifice any of the taste.