BEST EVER CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE

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We all know that the best topping for cauliflower is cheese, now you can have both your comfort food and your veggie all in one bowl. Inspired by Jamie Oliver's cauliflower mac & cheese, this one is a creamy, vegetarian dish with hidden veggies for your kids!

Provided by colleenfitzgerald_1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cauliflower, fresh or frozen
8 ounces macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook the cauliflower in simmering water until tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove.
  • Cut the cauliflower florets into bite size pieces.
  • Return water to the boil and cook the pasta in the same water. Drain.
  • Combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in medium sauce pan.
  • Add flour mixed with salt, nutmeg and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
  • Slowly add the milk and cream, stirring continuously until blended.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes or until it thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Combine the pasta, cauliflower and cheese sauce and transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
  • Top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs form a crispy crust.

Chad Alberts
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This cauliflower mac and cheese is a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating cauliflower!


Romeo Nassf
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cauliflower mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and had a great flavor.


Ek Vai
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower is well-hidden and the overall flavor is really good.


Abisak Karki
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This cauliflower mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Blaze Warrior
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ej Allsopp
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I'm always looking for new ways to make mac and cheese, and this cauliflower mac and cheese is a great option. It's a healthy and delicious twist on a classic dish.


MR Mizan
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This is the best cauliflower mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower is cooked perfectly.


Miranda Shey
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Christy Vergara
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This cauliflower mac and cheese is a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating cauliflower!


An Ish
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cauliflower mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and had a great flavor.


rudolf ficzu
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious mac and cheese. I love that it's made with cauliflower, which makes it a bit lighter than traditional mac and cheese.


Amaeze allison
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower is well-hidden and the overall flavor is really good.


Nc Nelson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cauliflower mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and delicious.


Kitty_cat64
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Kala Lala
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This cauliflower mac and cheese is a game-changer! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower adds a nice veggie boost. I'll definitely be making this again and again.