Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Homemade mac and cheese with cauliflower is a quick and easy dinner to prepare for weeknights that the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• cooking spray
• ½ cup cauliflower florets
• 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the 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.