Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese is a healthier twist on the classic macaroni and cheese dish, providing the goodness of cauliflower while still satisfying your cheesy cravings.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 2 cup Elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Add the cooked cauliflower and macaroni to the saucepan and stir until well coated.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs on top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.