Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g macaroni; 500 g cauliflower, cut into florets; 60 g butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; ⅓ cup plain flour; 3 cups milk; 2 cups parmesan cheese, finely grated; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 4 slices rindless bacon, chopped; 220 g bocconcini, torn

Servings: persons

250 g macaroni
500 g cauliflower, cut into florets
60 g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup plain flour
3 cups milk
2 cups parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 slices rindless bacon, chopped
220 g bocconcini, torn

1
Preheat oven to 200C/ 390F Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet directions.
2
Add cauliflower half way through cooking time.
3
Drain well and return to pan.
4
In separate pan, melt butter on medium heat, saute onion 3-4 minutes until tender, add flour and cook stirring for one minute.
5
Remove pan from heat and gradually add milk and thyme and whisk until combined.
6
Return pan to medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
7
Remove from heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups of parmesan and the mustard.
8
Season to taste.
9
Add cheese sauce to pasta mixture, stirring to combine.
10
Transfer to shallow oven proof dish.
11
Top with bacon, bocconcini and remaining parmesan.
12
Bake for 25-30 minutes.

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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: 250 g macaroni, 500 g cauliflower, cut into florets, 60 g butter, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake 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.

Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake

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