Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese

Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese

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By Roni Proter | July 31, 2017 8:00 am Follow @roniproter

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Serves

4 people

Macaroni and Cheese is a staple comfort food, especially when homemade! It isn’t always the healthiest dish to serve, but simple modifications can help.

Be sneaky! Add some nutrient-dense cauliflower into the prep work of your homemade Mac N’ Cheese. It won’t change the flavor or texture, but it will give you a reason to eat more servings, with less guilt. Dig in!

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Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon gluten-free flour
1/2 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups 2% milk, microwaved until hot
1 bay leaf
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
Dash cayenne pepper (option)
1 head cauliflower, minced
2 tablespoon olive oil

1 Heat oven to 375. In a large sauce pan set to medium heat, saute the minced cauliflower, garlic and onion with the butter for about 10 minutes or translucent.
2 Sprinkle the flour over the cauliflower and stir until coated. Meanwhile, microwave the milk with the bay leaf for 1 minute. Slowly add the hot milk, whisking vigorously until well combined.
3 Add salt, cheddar, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir until combined, then taste and add salt to your liking.
4 Place in a baking dish, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or cheese is browned and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.