Monday, February 13, 2012

Veggie Macaroni And Cheese

A quick and easy way to slip some extra veggies into a creamy mac'n'cheese.  Our kids ate it up and didn't even notice the cauliflower. 

Veggie Macaroni and Cheese

8-10 oz elbow macaroni or small shells
1/2 head cauliflower
3 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup onion, finely diced (optional)
4 Tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
dash pepper
dash nutmeg
dash ground mustard
dash cayenne
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cup romano cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (reserved)

In large pan, boil macaroni according to package directions until al-dente.
Steam cauliflower until just soft.
In medium saucepan, melt butter.  Add onion (if using) and sautee until clear.  Stir in flour then slowly whisk in milk.  Cook over medium high heat until bubbly and slightly thickened.  Stir in garlic powder, pepper, nutmeg, mustard and cayenne.
Stir in cheeses and mix until just melted.
In 2 qt casserole dish, mix macaroni and cauliflower.  Pour cheese sauce over macaroni mixture.  Top with reserved cheese.
Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until slightly browned and bubbly.

7 comments:

  1. thanks for linking up at the blog hop i am hosting today! i am now a linky follower! hope you follow me to!

    http://1momma3boys.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  2. Found your blog via the Linky follower Blog hop,...Am now following your cute blog. Hope you will stop by and say hi. Maybe follows as well:>

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thanks so much for taking the time to link up and follow my blog! So glad to have you!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hey Its Cheri from Its so very Cheri. I am following you and if you haven't made your way over to check out www.ItsSoVeryCheri.com please do and follow me back. I also have another post on my site for a give-a-way each week for those who follow me on the new Linky Follower tool.

    Cheri

    ReplyDelete
  5. Hello, I found you on the linky follower blog hop and now follow you please follow me at http://hibiscushouse1.blogspot.com/
    Thanks so much!
    Dolly

    ReplyDelete
  6. the last time I made mac and cheese I did this...it was so good! none really could believe it was cauliflower! thank your for this recipe.
    i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hi! I'm going to follow with Linky would you follow back. Pat

    ReplyDelete