Macaroni and Cheesy Cauliflower

Macaroni and Cheesy Cauliflower

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The kid inside you will adore this grown-up, lighter take on mac and cheese. You’ll want to make enough today to have leftovers tomorrow…

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Ingredients

  • – 1 cup dry macaroni (whole wheat or high fiber)
  • – 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed, cored, and cut into florets (about 5 cups)
  • – 2 tablespoons Real California butter
  • – 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • – 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • – 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • – 2 cups Real California nonfat milk
  • – 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • – 6 ounces Real California extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • – 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste
  • – 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • – 1-1/2 cups fresh whole grain bread crumbs
  • – 1 tablespoon dried parsley

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