Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Directions

Ingredients :

1 ½ cups elbow macaroni

½ cup cauliflower florets

cooking spray

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

½ cup milk

1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Methods :

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.

Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.

Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.