Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham Rezept

Craving creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese but looking for a healthier option? This recipe adds nutritious cauliflower and savory ham to your favorite comfort food, creating a delicious and satisfying dish that's surprisingly light! Enjoy the rich, cheesy flavor without the guilt – perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Vorbereitung 20 Min.

Kochzeit 45 Min.

Kalorien 1220.6 kcal

Eiweiß 117g

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Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham

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Zutaten für Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
salt to taste
pepper to taste

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Zubereitung von Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Blanch cauliflower florets in boiling water for 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Add Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add cooked macaroni, cauliflower, and ham to the cheese sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl. Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

92 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

214g

Carbs

28g

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham?

Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham dauert insgesamt etwa 65 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 45 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham?

Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham hat etwa 1220.6 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 117 g Eiweiß, 28 g Kohlenhydraten und 109 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower And Ham sind Cauliflower Florets, Elbow Macaroni, Onion, Butter, All Purpose Flour, Milk. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.