Baked Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Enjoy a classic, creamy pasta bake or add a twist with bacon, beer, crab or cauliflower.
Recipe Summary Baked Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Cauliflower florets are baked into this creamy macaroni and cheese with a golden brown panko topping.Ingredients | Bbc Good Food Macaroni CheeseCooking spray1 ½ cups bite-size cauliflower florets1 (6 ounce) box Horizon® ClassicMac™ Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided½ cup reduced fat milk2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature⅓ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese⅔ cup panko bread crumbs½ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground black pepperDirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray.Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for one minute. Remove with a slotted spoon.Cook pasta shells in the same water, following instructions on the Horizon package. To the drained pasta, add 1/2 cup milk (instead of 1/4 cup as shown on the package), 2 tablespoons butter, and packet of cheese powder.Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; mix well until combined and cheese is melted. Add cauliflower and mix. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.Spoon macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top.Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.Info | Bbc Good Food Macaroni Cheeseprep: 5 mins cook: 25 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings
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