Cauliflower mac ‘n cheese
July 21, 2010 in Meatless meals, Pasta
I just adore cauliflower cheese, and mac ‘n cheese is a staple in our home. So why not combine the two and get the best of both worlds?! Oh my heavens, it was yum-alicious! We ate the whole dish between the two of us!! This could be a great dish for kids or peeps who don’t enjoy veggies – just finely chop the caulifloweror even puree it once it’s cooked. I had whole chunky florets in mine though, hubby doesn’t mind! 
It’s really simple to make, it’s basically mac ‘n cheese with steamed cauliflower added to the mixure and then baked until the cheese topping is crispy and golden.
Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese
What you will need:
Serves 2 – 4
1 cup(250 ml) macaroni, cooked al dente
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets and steamed until tender(but still firm)
For the cheese sauce:
50 g butter
50 ml flour
500 ml (2 cups) milk
250 ml(1 cup) grated cheddar cheese
125 ml (1/2 cup) grated parmesan cheese(optional- I can’t do without it!)
Freshly ground salt and pepper
Freshly ground nutmeg
Topping:
extra cheese
a few sprigs flat leaf parsley
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
In a medium pot, make a roux with the butter and flour, then slowly add the milk, whisking all the while over high heat until thickened.
Stir in the cheese and season to taste.
Add the cooked macaroni and cauliflower, stir until well combined.
Spoon into a greased baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
Bake for + – 20 minutes or until the cheese topping is golden and crisp.y
Serve with a green salad, personally we ate it as is – not feeling cold salads lately.
C xx
pinkpolkadot said on July 21, 2010
Wow…I think I will looooooove this!
Napier said on July 22, 2010
printed this out, looks delicious!
Zabwan said on July 22, 2010
Such a good combination – and I love one-stop meals! Thanks
sharonsmit said on July 22, 2010
Lovely!! But I’ll have to make 2 porsions, one with cauliflower for me, and one without for hubs!! And lots and lots of melted stringy cheese!! *man I hate end of the month cupboard syndrome…*
BITSOFCAREY said on July 22, 2010
You will! promise!
BITSOFCAREY said on July 22, 2010
thanks!
BITSOFCAREY said on July 22, 2010
my pleasure! knew you would appreciate this!
BITSOFCAREY said on July 22, 2010
I find end of the month syndrome a challenge – that’s how my best creations come about! Hide the cauliflower – maybe he won’t even know it’s there!! he he! xx
ninatimm said on July 22, 2010
Even the veggie haters will fall over each other to get a scoop of this delight!!
Zabwan said on July 22, 2010
LOL!
BITSOFCAREY said on July 23, 2010
thanks Nina! Veggie haters will be converted!
Gaby866 said on September 8, 2010
this is a great idea thanks