Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 cauliflower, cored and separated into large pieces; 8 ounces macaroni (we used small shells); 1/2 cup cheese, grated (we used sharp cheddar but this is also a great recipe to clean out the cheese drawer and use bits an); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; pepper; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (I used the packaged Kraft grated cheese); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 cauliflower, cored and separated into large pieces
8 ounces macaroni (we used small shells)
1/2 cup cheese, grated (we used sharp cheddar but this is also a great recipe to clean out the cheese drawer and use bits an)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (I used the packaged Kraft grated cheese)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with Pam or use a small amount of oil to grease pan.
3
Bring a pot of water to boil and add salt. When it reaches a boil add cauliflower for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Transfer cauliflower to blender or food processor. We used a blender but I think a food processor may be a better option. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes; drain; rinse and put in prepared baking dish.
4
In a small sauce pan put in the broth and bay leaves and heat over medium low heat. When small bubbbles appear (5 minutes) turn off heat and let broth stand. Remove bay leaves from broth.
5
Process cauliflowe with 2 cups of the broth, 2 T oil, the cheese, mustard , nutmeg, and salt and pepper. You may need to work in batches -- my blender overflowed a bit. If sauce becomes too thick add the remaining broth (1/2 cup).
6
Pour sauce over pasta. ***can be refrigerated one day if desired; bringing to room temp before proceeding.***.
7
Sprinkle to with Parmesan and bread crumbs.
8
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is bubbling and crumbs turn brown.

460

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 2 bay leaves, 1 cauliflower, cored and separated into large pieces, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese

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