How to Make Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthier alternative to traditional mac and cheese? Look no further than cauliflower mac and cheese. This delicious dish combines the creamy and cheesy goodness of mac and cheese with the added nutritional benefits of cauliflower. It's the perfect way to sneak some extra veggies into your meal without sacrificing flavor.

Many people are hesitant to try cauliflower as a substitute for traditional mac and cheese, but once you try this recipe, you'll be hooked. The caulifl...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup cauliflower florets
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.
  • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 656mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 375mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 249mg