Cheesy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese 🤎
Hidden cauliflower adds creaminess and nutrition to a silky three-cheese pasta that tastes pure indulgence.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb pasta
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper
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- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cauliflower florets together, cooking 8 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- 2
Drain pasta and cauliflower, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- 4
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, gruyere, parmesan, and dijon mustard until melted and smooth.
- 6
Toss pasta and cauliflower with cheese sauce, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess. Serve immediately.