An easy mac and cheese recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
- ½ cup cauliflower florets
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
Step 3
Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 4
Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 471 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat16g | 81% |
Cholesterol78mg | 26% |
Sodium656mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 30% |
Calcium375mg | 29% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium249mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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