Cauliflower Macaroni Cheese

A creamy macaroni and cheese full of flavor and added nutrition boost of cauliflower cooked up with the pasta. One-pot meal in under 30 minutes!

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CourseMain Course

CuisineAmerican

Keyword30 minute, one-pot, pasta, vegetarian

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Servings servings

Calories386kcal

Ingredients

8 oz medium size pasta we use veggie pasta!
1 head cauliflower cored and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder minced (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
10 ounces white cheddar cheese
spices to flavor we suggest hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or dijion mustard

Instructions

In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook pasta until about 5 minutes are left until finished.
Add cauliflower to pasta. Cook until pasta is done. Note...the larger you chop the cauliflower the more time you should add.
Drain and return to the pan, remove from heat.
Whisk the flour and milk together.
Add the milk, butter, and seasonings to the pan.
Stir for about 1 minute until it begins to thicken.
Turn heat to low and add cheddar cheese just until melted in.
Optional: add a bit of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

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Notes

Try adding 3 ounces of cream cheese with the milk and seasonings for added creaminess.
A dollup of yogurt and sour cream boosts the creaminess and adds a nice tangy flavor.

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