Baked Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese

Cauliflower florets are baked into this creamy macaroni and cheese with a golden brown panko topping.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• cooking spray
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 ½ cups bite-size cauliflower florets
• 1 (6 ounce) box Horizon® ClassicMac™ Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese
• ½ cup reduced fat milk
• 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• ⅓ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for one minute. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Step 3

Cook pasta shells in the same water, following instructions on the Horizon package. 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.

Step 4

Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; mix well until combined and cheese is melted. Add cauliflower and mix. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Step 5

Spoon macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top.

Step 6

Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.

Step 7

Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.