Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape

Simple mac-n-cheese.

Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 471
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 30m

Ingredients:


  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:


  • 1   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • 2   Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
  • 3   Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 4   Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 28.5g 44%
    Saturated Fat 16.0g  
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 655mg 26%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 34.3g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7%
Protein 19.3g 39%
Sugars 3g  
Vitamin A 861IU  
Vitamin C 6mg  
Calcium 375mg  
Iron 2mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 7mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 40mg  
Folate 117mcg