Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
From:
Food Network Magazine
Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 740
- Total Fat
- 35 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 20 grams
- Cholesterol
- 99 milligrams
- Sodium
- 873 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 74 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 10 grams
- Protein
- 32 grams
- Sugar
- 11 grams
- Level: Easy
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 740
- Total Fat
- 35 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 20 grams
- Cholesterol
- 99 milligrams
- Sodium
- 873 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 74 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 10 grams
- Protein
- 32 grams
- Sugar
- 11 grams
Ingredients
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Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 grated garlic clove in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy. Stir in the panko, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the parsley.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the cauliflower during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the macaroni and cauliflower; set aside. Carefully wipe out the pot.
- Return the pot to the stove, add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 grated garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, return to a simmer and cook until thickened and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and cheddar until smooth; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Stir the spinach into the cheese sauce until wilted, then add the macaroni and cauliflower; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Divide among bowls and top with the herbed panko.
