Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

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An easy mac and cheese recipe.

Submitted by Zach Paquette
Updated on November 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni

  • ½ cup cauliflower florets

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471 Calories
29g Fat
34g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 656mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 375mg 29%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 249mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.