Cauliflower and cheese are a classic combination, and here they come together in a sophisticated take on macaroni and cheese. The cauliflower adds flavor and beneficial nutrients, and it lightens up the calorie count of each portion. From CookFresh (finecooking.com) Winter 2014 - Ellie Krieger
1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375 degrees
2. Put the cauliflower, onion and garlic in a steamer basket set of 1 inch of boiling water in a 6 to 8 quart pot. Cover and steam until the cauliflower is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
3. Fill the pot three-quarters full of salted water and bring to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 3 minutes less than the package calls for. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
4. While the pasta cooks, add 1 cup of the milk, the dry mustard, 1 tsp. of salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper to the vegetables in the blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a 3-quart saucepan and stir in the remaining 1 cup milk and the thyme. Heat over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cheddar and parmesan. Add all but 1/2 cup of the cheese to the sauce and stir until the cheese is melted. Add the sauce to the pasta and stir to combine. Transfer the pasta and sauce to an 8-inch square baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until heated through and the cheese is beginning to brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
try adding a little hot sauce.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (176g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 268 | ||
Calories from Fat: 64 (24%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 7.1g | 9 % | |
Saturated Fat 3.7g | 18 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.8g | ||
Cholesterol 59.2mg | 18 % | |
Sodium 212.1mg | 7 % | |
Potassium 388.6mg | 10 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 37.7g | 11 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 8 % | |
Sugars, other 35.6g | ||
Protein 13.9g | 20 % | |
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Calories per serving: 268
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