Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

A healthy and creamy alternative to traditional Mac & Cheese using hidden cauliflower!

Healthy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

The word ‘healthy’ is used pretty loosely. It’s really just a matter of what it means to each of us individually.

For example, I consider this Cauliflower Mac & Cheese to be a healthy alternative to real Mac & Cheese . Someone could certainly argue that it isn’t healthy because it calls for pasta noodles and processed cheese, but I feel like it’s a lot healthier than what it could be and the hidden cauliflower is a great way to sneak veggies in!

I was skeptical about this recipe before trying it, but was pleasantly surprised with my first bite! It’s a great recipe with simple ingredients. My only caution is that it will be bland if you leave out the cayenne.

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What You’ll Need

3 cups Cauliflower, Chopped

1 1/2 cups Elbow Macaroni

2 3/4 cups Milk

4 1/2 tbsp Flour

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Cayenne

2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

1/2 cup Bread Crumbs

1 tbsp Butter, Melted

How to Make Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

Boil 3 cups chopped cauliflower and 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni together in a sauce pan for 7 minutes.

In a separate sauce pan, cook 2 3/4 cups milk, 4 1/2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne until thickened.

Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

Mix in cooked cauliflower and macaroni and pour into prepared pan.

Combine 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

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Vegan – You can easily swap the dairy ingredients for non-dairy. If you would like to use vegan cheese, I recommend the Violife brand.

Cayenne – You can substitute the cayenne with hot sauce. This Mac & Cheese will be bland if you leave out the cayenne or hot sauce.

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