Cheesy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups milk; 1.5 cups cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup gruyere; 1/4 cup parmesan; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper

Hidden cauliflower adds creaminess and nutrition to a silky three-cheese pasta that tastes pure indulgence.

35 min · Beginner · 520 cal · 20g protein · $2.40/serving · American

Comfort Food Vegetarian

35minutes

4servings

520calories

20gprotein

$2.40per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

1 lb pasta
3 cups cauliflower florets
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1.5 cups milk
1.5 cups cheddar cheese
1/2 cup gruyere
1/4 cup parmesan
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cauliflower florets together, cooking 8 minutes until pasta is al dente.
2
Drain pasta and cauliflower, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Set aside.
3
Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
4
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring.
5
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, gruyere, parmesan, and dijon mustard until melted and smooth.
6
Toss pasta and cauliflower with cheese sauce, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess. Serve immediately.