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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Here's how you make Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 35m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 450 grams dry macaroni pasta
  • 750 grams cauliflower (small head, cut into small florets)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoon butter (dairy soft spread)
  • 35 grams all-purpose flour plain (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 120 grams cheddar cheese (grated, 1 cup)
  • 100 grams mozzarella cheese (grated, 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
  • 150 grams bread (ciabatta, or Turkish bread, torn into small pieces)
  • 60 grams butter (dairy soft spread, extra melted)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C,

  • Step 2: Grease a 10 cup (2.5 litre) ovenproof dish.

  • Step 3: Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for 3 minutes and add the cauliflower and cook for a further 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is al dente and cauliflower is tender, then drain and return to pan.

  • Step 4: Meanwhile combine the milk, spread, flour and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens and then season.

  • Step 5: Combine the cheddar cheese and mozzarella in a large bowl.

  • Step 6: Add the sauce, half the chives and half the cheese mixture to the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine and then pour into prepared dish.

  • Step 7: Toss the bread, extra spread, garlic and remaining chives and cheese mixture in a medium bowl and sprinkle over the pasta and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.


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