Cauliflower Spinach Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Spinach Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Cauliflower Flourets; 1 cup Spinach (packed); 1- 1/2 cup Broth From Boiling The Cauliflower Or Vegetable Stock; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 teaspoon Salt; 8 ounces, weight Havarti Cheese, Chopped; 3 cups Water; 1 pinch Salt; 1 cup Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan; 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Parsley; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups Cauliflower Flourets
1 cup Spinach (packed)
1- 1/2 cup Broth From Boiling The Cauliflower Or Vegetable Stock
1/2 cups Milk
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 teaspoon Salt
8 ounces, weight Havarti Cheese, Chopped
3 cups Water
1 pinch Salt
1 cup Elbow Macaroni
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan
1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Parsley
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a two serving size casserole dish or two large ramekins with cooking spray.
2
Prepare the sauce: Steam or boil the cauliflower in a pot of salted water (or stock) for 10 minutes.
3
Remove cauliflower from the water but dont discard the water.
4
Transfer cauliflower to a blender, add spinach and 1 1/2 cups stock (or liquid left from boiling cauliflower).
5
Puree until smooth.
6
Add milk and butter and season with salt and a dash of pepper.
7
If the sauce is too thick, add some more liquid to make it thinner.
8
Prepare the pasta: Bring water to a boil in a pot.
9
Add salt and pasta.
10
Cook according to package instructions for al dente.
11
Remove from heat and drain.
12
In a large bowl combine pasta, cheese and sauce, mix well.
13
Transfer to prepared ramekins or casserole dish.
14
In a small bowl combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
15
Add olive oil and parsley and mix with your fingers to combine.
16
Add salt and pepper to taste.
17
Sprinkle on top of mac and cheese.
18
Bake for 20 minutes, until top is crispy and sauce is bubbling.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Cauliflower Flourets, 1 cup Spinach (packed), 1- 1/2 cup Broth From Boiling The Cauliflower Or Vegetable Stock, 1/2 cups Milk, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Spinach Mac and 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 Spinach Mac and Cheese

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