Baked Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Serves: 5
Carole Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
58
Spice
53
Sweetness
46
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Cauliflower Florets (bite-size)4 tbsps
Unsalted Butter (divided)1 cup
Reduced Fat Milk2 cup
Panko Bread Crumbs1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ground Black PepperDirections:
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
2
Spray a ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray
3
Bring a pot of water to a boil
4
Add cauliflower florets and boil for one minute
5
Remove with a slotted spoon
6
Cook pasta shells in the same water, following instructions on the Horizon package
7
To the drained pasta, add 1/2 cup milk (instead of 1/4 cup as shown on the package), 2 tablespoons butter, and packet of cheese powder
8
Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; mix well until combined and cheese is melted
9
Add cauliflower and mix
10
Season with salt and pepper, if desired
11
Spoon macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish
12
Smooth out the top
13
Melt 2 tablespoons butter
14
In a small bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, salt and pepper
15
Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese
16
Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes