Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets; 1/4 lb elbow macaroni; 1/4 - 2 cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon butter, plus; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup cream; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 ounces coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 pinch nutmeg; 3/4 cup diced ham, good quality; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

2 cups cauliflower florets
1/4 lb elbow macaroni
1/4 - 2 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon butter, plus
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 cup diced ham, good quality
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

1
Blanch cauliflower for 5 minutes.
2
Refresh under cold water; drain well.
3
Cook pasta until al dente.
4
Refresh under cold water; drain well.
5
Cook onion in 1 tblsp butter over moderately-low heat until softened; stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
6
Whisk in milk, cream, Worcestershire Sauce, ketchup, mustard powder, cayenne pepper and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring, and simmer for 3 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center of oven.
8
Add 1 cup of Cheddar and all of the Parmesan, stirring, until completely melted.
9
Stir in macaroni, cauliflower and ham and season.
10
Mound into prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar.
11
Toss breadcrumbs with remaining 2 tsps butter (melted) and sprinkle over cheese.
12
Bake for 25 minutes, or until topping is golden.

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cauliflower florets, 1/4 lb elbow macaroni, 1/4 - 2 cup minced onion, 1 tablespoon butter, plus, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham

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