CAULIFLOWER MAC N CHEESE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Salt
1 pound short cut pasta (recommended: macaroni, ziti or penne rigate or, whole wheat or whole grain pasta)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large head cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
About 2 1/2 cups whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
3 to 4 sprigs fresh sage leaves, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup sharp white Cheddar cheese
1 cup Gruyere cheese
1 cup shredded Parmigiano cheese
1 small bundle watercress, washed and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil for pasta. Salt the water and undercook the pasta by 2 minutes, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • While the water comes to a boil, in a covered Dutch oven heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Cut the core away from the cauliflower and set the head into the pot and add 1 cup stock, cover and steam 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove and separate the cauliflower into florets. Discard water from pot.
  • Over medium heat in the same pot, melt the butter, then add onions and garlic. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add in the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Whisk in the whole milk and season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sage. When thickened, stir in the Dijon mustard and 2/3 of the combined cheeses.
  • Drain the pasta, add to the cauliflower, stir in the cheese sauce, transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese. Cool completely and cover for a make-ahead meal.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bake until brown on a baking sheet to catch the bubble-over. The casserole will take 40 to 45 minutes to heat through.
  • Garnish bowls of cauli-mac-n-cheese with chopped spicy watercress.

Joker Nero
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This cauliflower mac and cheese is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


nisan Sohel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some leftover cauliflower from another recipe, and I used it to make this mac and cheese. It was a great way to use up the leftovers and it tasted great.


Farziya Nusaiba
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I was looking for a healthy alternative to mac and cheese, and this cauliflower mac and cheese fit the bill perfectly. It was delicious and satisfying.


Betty Odom
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the cauliflower mac and cheese.


Louis Lafrance
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This was my first time making cauliflower mac and cheese, and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


G Jacobs
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The cauliflower mac and cheese was delicious!


Sharriona Halley
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Norrjahan Jahan
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The cauliflower mac and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Ali AliMobile
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Tanveer Awan
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This cauliflower mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was so creamy and cheesy, and the cauliflower was a great healthy addition. I will definitely be making this again.