Skinny Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Total Time

40 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

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(1)

Ingredients

6 servings

3 cups cavatappi pasta
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half and half, or more, as needed
2 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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.

Chef’s notes

You can adjust the consistency by adding more half and half as needed.

Garnish with fresh chives for added flavor.

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