Cauliflower Mac & Cheese: Secretly Healthy Comfort Food!

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese: Secretly Healthy Comfort Food!

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Craving creamy mac & cheese? This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese sneaks in veggies for a healthy twist! Kid-friendly and easy to make. Get the recipe now!

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Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets (approximately 600g / 21 oz)
  • 1 pound (454g / 16 oz) elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons (57g / 2 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (30g / 1 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (710 ml / 24 fl oz) whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups (approximately 400g / 14 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (approximately 100g / 3.5 oz) shredded Gruyere cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (50g / 1.7 oz) panko breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g / 1 oz) melted butter (optional)

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