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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese All images are AI-generated with DALL-E 2.

There’s something about cauliflower mac and cheese that just hits the spot. Maybe it’s the creamy sauce, or the cheesy goodness, or maybe it’s just because it’s so darn comforting. Whatever the reason, this dish is always a winner in my book.

I remember the first time I had cauliflower mac and cheese. I was in college, and my roommate made it for dinner one night. I was skeptical at first (I mean, come on, veggies in my mac and cheese?), but she assured me that it would be delicious. And she was right. It was absolutely amazing. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cauliflower added a nice crunch to the dish. I was hooked from that moment on.

Since then, I’ve made cauliflower mac and cheese many times, both for myself and for others. It’s always a hit, no matter who I make it for. Even people who say they don’t like cauliflower will usually eat every last bite when it’s smothered in cheesy goodness like this. So if you’re looking for a new twist on an old classic, give this recipe a try - you won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. Cook macaroni in boiling water for 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add cauliflower. Cook for 5 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.

  4. In the same pot you boiled the cauliflower, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth and bubbly; cook for 1 minute more. Slowly whisk in milk until mixture is thickened and bubbly; remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese until melted into sauce mixture.

  5. In the 9x13 inch baking dish, mix together cooked macaroni with cauliflower and sauce mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top as well as Parmesan cheese if desired at this point.. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through completely before serving hot to your family or friends!

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