Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Name: Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 1 large cauliflower; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1 cup gruyere; 0.5 cup panko; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper

Creamy, cheesy pasta loaded with roasted cauliflower florets for a heartier, vegetable-packed version.

40 min · Comfortable · 465 cal · 20g protein · $2.20/serving · American

Comfort Food Vegetarian

40minutes

4servings

465calories

20gprotein

$2.20per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

1 lb pasta
1 large cauliflower
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 cup gruyere
0.5 cup panko
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cut cauliflower into small florets. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12 minutes until lightly browned.
3
Cook pasta until just tender. Drain and set aside.
4
Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook for 3 minutes until thickened.
5
Stir in cheddar and gruyere until melted. Combine with pasta and roasted cauliflower in a baking dish.
6
Top with panko and bake for 15 minutes until golden.