Mac and Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower

Name: Mac and Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 serving
Ingredients: 3 cups small cauliflower florets; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper; 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk*; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 5 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese*

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
5
Calories
425 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Mac and Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower

Kaitlin Farley

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Skip the boxed macaroni and cheese and make this dish for your family instead! My mac and cheese is easy to make and a lot healthier.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups small cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
8 ounces elbow macaroni, preferably whole grain
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk*
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese*

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss the florets with the oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until edges are browned and cauliflower is cooked, 15-18 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms. Cook a minutes until the paste is a light tan. Whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking often, until a smooth sauce forms. Whisk in the mustard and ½ teaspoon salt. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it is thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese until fully melted.
Add the cooked macaroni and roasted cauliflower to the sauce and stir to combine well.

Notes

* Note that the nutritional calculations for this recipe use whole milk and full-fat cheese because unless otherwise directed by your doctor, babies and toddlers under 2 should not be eating reduced-fat or fat-free products. They need the fat for proper growth and development. For adults, you can reduce the calories and fat content by substituting reduced-fat milk and cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0g Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 44.4g (15%) Protein 18.5g (37%) Fat 19.8g (30%) Saturated Fat 11.7g (59%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 479mg (20%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 5.1g (20%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0g
Calories	425kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	44.4g	15%
Protein	18.5g	37%
Fat	19.8g	30%
Saturated Fat	11.7g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	479mg	20%
Potassium	0mg	0%
Fiber	5.1g	20%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	0IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Calcium	0mg	0%
Iron	0mg	0%