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: Salt; 1 pound short cut pasta (recommended: macaroni, ziti or penne rigate or, whole wheat or whole grain pasta); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large head cauliflower; 1 cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; About 2 1/2 cups whole milk; Freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 3 to 4 sprigs fresh sage leaves, very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 cup sharp white Cheddar cheese; 1 cup Gruyere cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmigiano cheese; 1 small bundle watercress, washed and chopped

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound short cut pasta (recommended: macaroni, ziti or penne rigate or, whole wheat or whole grain pasta)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large head cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
About 2 1/2 cups whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
3 to 4 sprigs fresh sage leaves, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup sharp white Cheddar cheese
1 cup Gruyere cheese
1 cup shredded Parmigiano cheese
1 small bundle watercress, washed and chopped

1
Bring water to a boil for pasta.
2
Salt the water and undercook the pasta by 2 minutes, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3
While the water comes to a boil, in a covered Dutch oven heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat.
4
Cut the core away from the cauliflower and set the head into the pot and add 1 cup stock, cover and steam 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
5
Remove and separate the cauliflower into florets. Discard water from pot.
6
Over medium heat in the same pot, melt the butter, then add onions and garlic.
7
Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
8
Add in the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
9
Whisk in the whole milk and season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sage.
10
When thickened, stir in the Dijon mustard and 2/3 of the combined cheeses.
11
Drain the pasta, add to the cauliflower, stir in the cheese sauce, transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
12
Cool completely and cover for a make-ahead meal.
13
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
14
Bake until brown on a baking sheet to catch the bubble-over.
15
The casserole will take 40 to 45 minutes to heat through.
16
Garnish bowls of cauliflower-mac-n-cheese with chopped spicy watercress.

1035

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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: Salt, 1 pound short cut pasta (recommended: macaroni, ziti or penne rigate or, whole wheat or whole grain pasta), 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large head cauliflower, 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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