Skinny Cauliflower Mac and Cheese PT40M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1101/e7/a/023147/300x200x90.jpg Less fat AND less calories. Except taste and flavor is not compromised AT ALL! So cheesy, comforting and irresistible! 6 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 oz. cream cheese 1 cup half and half, or more, as needed 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 cups cauliflower florets 3 cups cavatappi pasta

Skinny Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

3.7

( By Ellie )

Less fat AND less calories. Except taste and flavor is not compromised AT ALL! So cheesy, comforting and irresistible!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup half and half, or more, as needed
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups cavatappi pasta

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03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375℉.
Step 2

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Within the last 3 minutes of cooking time, add cauliflower; drain well.
Step 3

Melt butter in a 9-inch oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half and half, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese, Dijon and garlic powder until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 5

Stir in pasta and cauliflower; gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Step 6

Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 7

Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

04 Author

Ellie

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Skinny Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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