Dinner Tonight: Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into large pieces; 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 12 ounces whole-wheat macaroni; 1 cup cup grated cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into large pieces
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
12 ounces whole-wheat macaroni
1 cup cup grated cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook cauliflower until soft, 15-20 minutes, then drain and transfer to a food processor. Return pot to a boil and cook macaroni for 5 minutes (until partially cooked.)
2
In the meantime, heat stock with bay leaves. Simmer for five minutes and turn off the heat.
3
Process cauliflower with cheese, oil, mustard, and nutmeg. Add stock and blend to create a sauce, aiming for a fairly thick consistency (You may not need all the stock). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer pasta to nine-inch-square baking dish and cover with cauliflower sauce. Spread evenly in dish, top with breadcrumbs and cheese, and bake until golden and bubbling, 30 minutes or so. Allow to cool slightly, then serve.

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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: 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into large pieces, 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, 2 bay leaves, 12 ounces whole-wheat macaroni, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese Recipe 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.

Dinner Tonight: Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

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