Skillet Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower - Ellie Krieger

Name: Skillet Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower - Ellie Krieger
Ingredients: 2 cups 1-inch wide cauliflower florets; 2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular) OR 2 tablespoons Light-and-Crisp Whole-Wheat Bread Crumbs (recipe follows); 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese *; 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the skillet; 3 cups cold low-fat (1%) milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (5 ounces) *; ¼ cup shredded Gruyère cheese (1 ounce) *; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 ounces (1 ½ cups) whole-grain or regular elbow macaroni, cooked for 3 minutes less than the package directions (about 3 cups cooked)

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Using three different cheeses guarantees maximum flavor and melt-ability in this healthy, balanced skillet mac and cheese.

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Ingredients

2 cups 1-inch wide cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular) OR 2 tablespoons Light-and-Crisp Whole-Wheat Bread Crumbs (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese *
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the skillet
3 cups cold low-fat (1%) milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (5 ounces) *
¼ cup shredded Gruyère cheese (1 ounce) *
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces (1 ½ cups) whole-grain or regular elbow macaroni, cooked for 3 minutes less than the package directions (about 3 cups cooked)