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Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
This cauliflower mac and cheese baked dish has all the makings of a cheesy pasta dinner—with a sneaky boost of nutritious cauliflower hidden inside for a lighter weeknight meal.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h👤 Country Living📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking dish
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●blender
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cauliflower, garlic, and onion. Season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. Add 4 cups water and simmer until vegetables are very soft, 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid; let cool slightly.
garlic, sliced4 cloves
3
Combine vegetables, Cheddar, Parmesan, mustard powder, and cayenne in a blender (depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this in two batches). Purée, adding just enough reserved cooking liquid to get mixture moving, until smooth, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes.
4
Add sauce to pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Toss together panko, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over pasta. Bake until golden brown, 14 to ⏱️ 16 minutes.
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