Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Tender elbow macaroni and cauliflower florets are tossed in a cheesy sauce, topped with more cheese and baked until bubbly.
Foto: Spend With PenniesIngredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup half and half ( or light cream, about 10-12% MF)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Steps
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Cook cauliflower and macaroni in salted water 5 to 7 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Drain very well.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings and cook 1 minute.
Whisk in cream and milk a little bit at a time whisking until smooth after each addition. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring.
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and 3 cups of cheddar cheese until melted. Toss with cauliflower and macaroni and spread into a greased 9×13 pan.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook.
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