Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower Recipe

Elevate your classic mac and cheese with roasted cauliflower for a healthier, flavorful twist! This recipe from Real Simple is easy to follow and delivers a comforting, cheesy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get ready for perfectly cooked pasta, tender cauliflower, and a golden-brown breadcrumb topping.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 533.6 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower

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How to Make Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add cauliflower florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain pasta and cauliflower; set aside.
  4. While pasta cooks, pulse bread crumbs in a food processor until coarse. Add parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse to combine. Set aside.
  5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pasta pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in cooked pasta, cauliflower, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard until melted and creamy.
  7. Transfer to a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumb topping.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

63g

Carbs

18g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower?

Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower?

Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower has approximately 533.6 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower?

The key ingredients for Macaroni And Cheese With Cauliflower are Elbow Macaroni, Cauliflower, Multigrain Bread, Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, Olive Oil, Salt And Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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