Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese 🥦

Creamy, cheesy pasta loaded with roasted cauliflower florets for a heartier, vegetable-packed version.

40 min · Comfortable · 465 cal · 20g protein · $2.20/serving · American

40minutes
4servings
465calories
20gprotein
$2.20per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 large cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup gruyere
  • 0.5 cup panko
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Cut cauliflower into small florets. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12 minutes until lightly browned.

  3. 3

    Cook pasta until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  4. 4

    Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook for 3 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in cheddar and gruyere until melted. Combine with pasta and roasted cauliflower in a baking dish.

  6. 6

    Top with panko and bake for 15 minutes until golden.

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